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Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $8,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelV50PT Cruiser
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $24,510
Base Invoice $27,932 $22,939
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Bluetooth cell phone link   328
Options (change) 4,980 360
Options (change) 4,281 328
Destination 745 720
Total Price $35,440 $25,590
Total Invoice $32,958 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,376
Model Year20082009
ModelV50PT Cruiser
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,440$25,590
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$25,590
Total Invoice$32,958$23,987
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,363$23,987

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082009
ModelV50PT Cruiser
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 
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 cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5950

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082009
ModelV50PT Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length177.7 in168.9 in
Width69.7 in67.1 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,379 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 Headroom38.1 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		27.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft364.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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