A 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser averages $3,450 today, with most selling between $2,000 and $4,950. ForCar prices the Chrysler PT Cruiser from real US listings across 10 model years ($2,495–$5,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser still asks 87% of what a 2010 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 50 suvs we price, that ranks #20, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−50%), after which losses ease to about 12.3% a year. Mileage costs it 63%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 273 listings.
Chrysler PT Cruiser value by year
What a Chrysler PT Cruiser is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $2,000 | $4,950 | 12 | |
| 2009 | $1,000 | $8,888 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $1,850 | $4,995 | 25 | |
| 2007 | $1,950 | $7,500 | 35 | |
| 2006 | $1,600 | $5,495 | 61 | |
| 2005 | $1,650 | $6,750 | 48 | |
| 2004 | $2,100 | $5,950 | 26 | |
| 2003 | $2,390 | $4,995 | 20 | |
| 2002 | $1,500 | $4,495 | 15 | |
| 2001 | $1,200 | $5,525 | 22 |
How the Chrysler PT Cruiser depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Chrysler PT Cruiser loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Chrysler PT Cruiser averages $3,450; a 9-year-older one runs about $2,495 — roughly 28% lost over 9 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Chrysler PT Cruiser hold value better than its rivals?
Every suv we price, ranked by how much of its 2010 price a 2005 car still asks. Higher is better — the Chrysler PT Cruiser sits at #20 of 50, against a class median of 74%.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser market right now
What the market asks for a Chrysler PT Cruiser at each model year — the median of 447 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Chrysler PT Cruiser value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Chrysler PT Cruiser is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Chrysler PT Cruiser about 63% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Chrysler PT Cruiser has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,000, selling private-party nets about $3,450, and a lot asks near $4,950 — a $2,950 spread on the same car.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser value FAQ
How much is a Chrysler PT Cruiser worth?
A 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser averages $3,450 today (roughly $2,000–$4,950). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Chrysler PT Cruiser value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Chrysler PT Cruiser value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Chrysler PT Cruiser from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Chrysler PT Cruiser Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Chrysler PT Cruisers are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.