For the same model year, dealers ask 30 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -13% and NM the priciest at +68%; a manual PT Cruiser asks +25% against the median of its model year.
Chrysler PT Cruiser price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | — | 6 | |
| 2009 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 13 | |
| 2007 | — | 7 | |
| 2006 | 3.7× | 30 | |
| 2005 | — | 25 | |
| 2004 | — | 15 | |
| 2003 | — | 9 | |
| 2002 | — | 12 |
For the 2008 model year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser has a median asking price of $3,055; the Mazda Tribute asks $4,000 and the Chevrolet HHR $3,400. It is the cheapest of the three, 24% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Chrysler PT Cruiser the dealer markup works out at 30% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 318 | -0.3% | $2,932 |
| Dealer | 144 | +30.0% | $3,847 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2005 PT Cruiser, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 65%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 15 | |
| 50–75k miles | 14 | |
| 75–100k miles | 17 | |
| 100–125k miles | 24 | |
| 125–150k miles | 12 | |
| 150–175k miles | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chrysler PT Cruiser is transmission: MANUAL asks +25% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 40 | +25.3% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 406 | +7.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chrysler PT Cruiser asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NM at +68%, cheapest FL at -13% — 81 points apart, which on a $2,900 car is roughly $2,352.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 61 | |
| NV | 24 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| MO | 20 | |
| WA | 54 | |
| CO | 19 | |
| AZ | 13 | |
| OR | 53 | |
| NM | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chrysler PT Cruiser cost?
The median asking price is $2,900 across 541 live listings. A 2002 asks about $2,500 and a 2010 about $2,350. The most listed year is 2006, at $2,750.
Is a used PT Cruiser cheaper than a Mazda Tribute?
Yes. For the 2008 model year the PT Cruiser has a median asking price of $3,055 and the Mazda Tribute $4,000, so the PT Cruiser asks 24% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a PT Cruiser from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 30.0% above and private sellers 0.3% below, a gap of about $926 on a 2008 at $3,055.
How much value does a PT Cruiser lose per 25,000 miles?
About 19% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2005 PT Cruiser, measured from the 25–50k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chrysler PT Cruiser valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a PT Cruiser?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -12.7% against the national median, and NM most at +68.4%. On the typical $2,900 PT Cruiser that spread is about $2,352.
Why do PT Cruiser prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 30 listings of the 2006 PT Cruiser, the priciest tenth asks 3.7× what the cheapest tenth does: $5,495 against $1,500.
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