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Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $10,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $9,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelS40PT Cruiser
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,350 $23,515
Base Invoice $30,409 $21,899
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331
Options (change) 1,400 360
Options (change) 1,316 331
Destination 825 670
Total Price $34,575 $24,545
Total Invoice $32,550 $22,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,838
Model Year20092008
ModelS40PT Cruiser
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,575$24,545
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$24,545
Total Invoice$32,550$22,900
Adjustments for Features-1,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,738$22,900

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092008
ModelS40PT Cruiser
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,515$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8120

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092008
ModelS40PT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length176.2 in168.9 in
Width69.7 in67.1 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.664.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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