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BMW 3-Series vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $16,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,513

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesPT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim328iLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $34,680 $17,694 $22,017
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 500   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
ABS w/ traction control   825  
Quick Order Package K   1,155  
2.4L I4   1,280  
Satellite radio   195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 455   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
ABS w/ traction control   759  
Quick Order Package K   1,063  
2.4L I4   1,178  
Satellite radio   179 179
Options (change) 1,400 3,455 445
Options (change) 1,275 3,179 409
Destination 895 640 640
Total Price $39,795 $22,990 $24,730
Total Invoice $36,850 $21,513 $23,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,480
Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesPT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim328iLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,795$22,990$24,730
Adjustments for Features-2,0050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,790$22,990$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,540
Total Invoice$36,850$21,513$23,066
Adjustments for Features-1,8570-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,993$21,513$22,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,366

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year201220062006
Model3-SeriesPT CruiserPT Cruiser
Trim328iLimitedGT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,995$2,990$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8570-187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesPT Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.0 in
Length178.2 in168.9 in
Width71.5 in67.1 in
Height55.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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