A 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser still asks 137% of what a 2010 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 51 suvs we price, that ranks #3, above the 70% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−27.3%). Mileage costs it 54%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 129 listings.
Chrysler PT Cruiser value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $1,995 | $6,000 | 8 | |
| 2009 | $1,000 | $3,900 | 7 | |
| 2008 | $1,800 | $4,000 | 19 | |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $4,999 | 11 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $5,500 | 28 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $9,138 | 18 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $5,500 | 17 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $4,500 | 7 | |
| 2002 | $1,999 | $4,495 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $3,100 | 5 |
How the Chrysler PT Cruiser depreciates
The newest Chrysler PT Cruiser has a median asking price of $2,600; a 9-year-older one runs about $2,600 — roughly 0% lost over 9 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chrysler PT Cruiser hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Jeep Liberty keeps 78%, the GMC Yukon XL 138% and the Infiniti FX35 99%, against 137% for the PT Cruiser. The PT Cruiser holds value better than the Jeep Liberty and Infiniti FX35, but not the GMC Yukon XL.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser market right now
Adjust your Chrysler PT Cruiser value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chrysler PT Cruiser about 54% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,800, selling private-party nets about $3,000, and a lot asks near $4,000 — a $2,200 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the PT Cruiser costs a median 17% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chrysler PT Cruiser price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $2,500 (19) | $2,600 (5) | +4% |
| 2009 | $2,500 (7) | $2,997 (8) | +20% |
| 2008 | $2,850 (32) | $2,997 (16) | +5% |
| 2007 | $2,800 (38) | $3,499 (19) | +25% |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser value FAQ
How much is a Chrysler PT Cruiser worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $3,850 across 10 model years. A 2008 is worth about $3,000, the median of 19 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chrysler PT Cruiser's value?
Among PT Cruisers from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $5,650, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $1,996; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 54%.
Is a Chrysler PT Cruiser cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 17% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the PT Cruiser hold value better than the Jeep Liberty?
Yes: over 5 years the PT Cruiser keeps 137% of its value and the Jeep Liberty 78%, by the median asking prices of the 2010 and 2005 model years.
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