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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $21,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $20,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPT Cruiser
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $23,515
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $21,899
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 360
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 331
Destination 995 995 670
Total Price $46,145 $47,645 $24,545
Total Invoice $43,190 $44,570 $22,900

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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: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,038
Model Year201620162008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPT Cruiser
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D180hp I4
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$46,145$47,645$24,545
Adjustments for Features-6,680-6,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,465$41,065$24,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$43,190$44,570$22,900
Adjustments for Features-6,252-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,938$38,415$22,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,477$0

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

Model Year201620162008
Model3-Series3-SeriesPT Cruiser
Trim328i328dLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,145$10,045$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,680$6,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,252-6,1550

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

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesPT Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length182.0 in168.9 in
Width71.3 in67.1 in
Height56.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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