2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4 trims · 7 configurations · Wagon, Convertible
Starting MSRP
$14,485 – $29,060
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Chrysler PT Cruiser? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$14,485
Typical monthly
$287/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,485 – $19,890
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.7
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Touring
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,480 – $23,605
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.7
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
Limited
- MSRP
- $18,895
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/26
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.7
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
GT
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,645 – $29,060
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/25
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 245 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.7
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Touring2 configurations | Limited | GT2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,485 – $19,890 | $16,480 – $23,605 | $18,895 | $23,645 – $29,060 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/26 | 19/26 | 19/26 | 19/25 |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp | 230 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 62.7 | 62.7 | 62.7 | 62.7 |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasTouringgasLimitedgasGTgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedTouringregular unleadedLimitedregular unleadedGTregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4TouringI4LimitedI4GTI4
- Displacement
- Base2.4 LTouring2.4 LLimited2.4 LGT2.4 L
- Horsepower
- Base150 hpTouring150 hpLimited150 hpGT230 hp
- Torque
- Base165 lb-ftTouring165 lb-ftLimited165 lb-ftGT245 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualTouring5-speed manualLimited5-speed manualGT5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveTouringfront wheel driveLimitedfront wheel driveGTfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseWagonTouringWagonLimitedWagonGTWagon
- Doors
- Base5Touring5Limited5GT5
- Seating
- Base5Touring5Limited5GT5
- Length
- Base168.9 inTouring168.9 inLimited168.9 inGT168.9 in
- Width
- Base67.1 inTouring67.1 inLimited67.1 inGT67.1 in
- Height
- Base63 inTouring63 inLimited63 inGT63 in
- Wheelbase
- Base103 inTouring103 inLimited103 inGT103 in
- Ground clearance
- Base6 inTouring6 inLimited6 inGT5.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base21.6 cu ftTouring21.6 cu ftLimited21.6 cu ftGT21.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base62.7 cu ftTouring62.7 cu ftLimited62.7 cu ftGT62.7 cu ft
- Max towing
- Base1,000 lbsTouring1,000 lbsLimited1,000 lbsGT1,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,076 lbsTouring3,314 lbsLimited3,076 lbsGT3,840 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base15 galTouring15 galLimited15 galGT15 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base22Touring22Limited22GT21
- City MPG
- Base19Touring19Limited19GT19
- Highway MPG
- Base26Touring26Limited26GT25
| Spec | Base | Touring | Limited | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp | 150 hp | 230 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 165 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.9 in | 168.9 in | 168.9 in | 168.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.1 in | 67.1 in | 67.1 in |
| Height | 63 in | 63 in | 63 in | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in | 103 in | 103 in | 103 in |
| Ground clearance | 6 in | 6 in | 6 in | 5.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 21.6 cu ft | 21.6 cu ft | 21.6 cu ft | 21.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 62.7 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft | 62.7 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lbs | 3,314 lbs | 3,076 lbs | 3,840 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal | 15 gal | 15 gal | 15 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser cost?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a starting MSRP of $14,485, ranging up to $29,060 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $14,485; Touring from $16,480; Limited from $18,895; GT from $23,645.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser offers up to 62.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser tow?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser safe?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser come in?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Wagon and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.