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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: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $23,515
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $21,899
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 3,900 2,900 360
Options (change) 3,666 2,726 331
Destination 850 850 670
Total Price $30,950 $34,900 $24,545
Total Invoice $29,144 $32,857 $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: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,397
Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine168hp I5227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionM5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,950$34,900$24,545
Adjustments for Features-900-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$32,375$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0
Total Invoice$29,144$32,857$22,900
Adjustments for Features-847-2,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,297$30,480$22,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,490$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-847-2,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20102008
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
14.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%

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