Chrysler is increasing the price of all it’s 2009 models by an average of $500. Shipping costs are also being hiked by about $50 per vehicle. This is obviously due to the rising input costs including the price of fuel but it will hit the already struggling auto manufacturer hard. Chryslers price hike comes after other players like GM and Ford have already upped prices. With the ongoing credit crunch, the outlook for 2008-09 does not look cheerful for most manufacturers.