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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $24,510
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $22,939
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Bluetooth cell phone link     328
Options (change) 2,550 750 360
Options (change) 2,397 705 328
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $31,175 $32,775 $25,590
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,861 $23,987

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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: $4,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,910
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,175$32,775$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,625$31,000$25,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$29,357$30,861$23,987
Adjustments for Features-1,460-1,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,897$29,190$23,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40PT Cruiser
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$4,490$4,715$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,460-1,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,297 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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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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