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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,585

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,849

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $12,579

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTouringGTA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,605 $29,060 $37,600
Base Invoice $22,056 $27,020 $34,968
Leather upholstery 1,175    
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Universal garage door opener 90   295
Heated front seats 250 250 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250
Leather upholstery 1,081    
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Universal garage door opener 83   274
Heated front seats 230 230 467
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233
Options (change) 2,340 250 1,620
Options (change) 2,153 230 1,510
Destination 640 640 950
Total Price $26,585 $29,950 $40,170
Total Invoice $24,849 $27,890 $37,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,813
Model Year200620062017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTouringGTA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4230hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,585$29,950$40,170
Adjustments for Features00-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,585$29,950$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$24,849$27,890$37,428
Adjustments for Features00-4,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,849$27,890$32,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200620062017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTouringGTA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $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  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,175$1,175$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,766

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelPT CruiserA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in102.2 in
Length168.8 in175.4 in
Width67.1 in70.2 in
Height60.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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