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Audi A3 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $8,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelA3A3PT Cruiser
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $18,275
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $17,801
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package 1,500    
Convenience Group     395
Sunroof     795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Heated front seats 418 418  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package 1,396    
Convenience Group     359
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 3,500 2,000 1,190
Options (change) 3,255 1,859 1,082
Destination 775 775 720
Total Price $30,205 $37,690 $20,185
Total Invoice $28,145 $35,105 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,306
Model Year200820082010
ModelA3A3PT Cruiser
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionM6S6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,205$37,690$20,185
Adjustments for Features-2,400-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,805$31,615$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,810$0
Total Invoice$28,145$35,105$19,603
Adjustments for Features-2,236-5,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,909$29,447$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,538$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year200820082010
ModelA3A3PT Cruiser
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineClassic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$9,400$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,236-5,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20082010
ModelA3PT Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length168.7 in168.9 in
Width69.5 in67.1 in
Height56.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested45522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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