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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2009 Toyota Corolla

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  2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen S
MSRP
$15,970
$15,350
$19,075
Invoice $15,033 $14,352 $18,400
MPG
City/Highway		 18/26 22/35 20/41
Rating 7.2 7.8 N/A
Bottomline The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible gets the axe midway through 2008, so if you want one, act quickly, but the wagon is here if you need flexible utility with retro flair. The 2009 Toyota Corolla has a split personality: the utilitarian base car and the slightly edgy, expensive Corolla XRS. It's been a long time coming back, but the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen gives crossover buyers something else to consider―and diesel power is on the way.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • Standard side airbags
  • Interior versatility
  • Retro style is still fun

Dislikes:

  • Getting kind of old
  • Anti-lock brakes are optional
  • Poor visibility

Likes:

  • Quieter than before
  • More comfortable than outgoing version
  • XRS edition is reasonably sporty
  • High assembly quality
  • Enviable reputation for reliability

Dislikes:

  • Cheap interior on base models
  • Cabin very tight for five adults
  • Dull-looking
  • Four-speed automatic on most models

Likes:

  • Pert Audi-like styling
  • Optional 200-horsepower turbo engine
  • Dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • Standard safety features

Dislikes:

  • Dull performance from standard five-cylinder engine
  • Seats raised, the cargo area isn't huge
  • No all-wheel-drive option
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