Chrysler vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Chrysler and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Chrysler and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Chrysler brand to the Toyota brand, Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and horsepower. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

Chrysler versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Chrysler versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Chrysler in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Chrysler also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Chrysler versus Toyota: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chrysler vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Chrysler versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Toyota has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Chrysler and Toyota tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Safest Car Rankings: Chrysler has the better car ranking in 1 category: Pacifica (mini-van) in Safest Minivans. Toyota has better car rankings in 2 categories: Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Safest Hybrid Cars and Toyota Avalon in Safest Large Cars.

Available Body Styles: Chrysler offers only 3 minivans. In comparison, Toyota offers 17 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 5 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Chrysler offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 17 hybrids, 4 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Chrysler offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 20 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.