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

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $27,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $25,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimClassic328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,275 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,801 $43,415 $42,020
Convenience Group 395    
Sunroof 795    
Convenience Tier   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Convenience Group 359    
Sunroof 723    
Convenience Tier   780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Options (change) 1,190 1,900 1,900
Options (change) 1,082 1,745 1,745
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $20,185 $48,845 $47,345
Total Invoice $19,603 $46,155 $44,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,816
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimClassic328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,185$48,845$47,345
Adjustments for Features0-9,780-9,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$39,065$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$19,603$46,155$44,760
Adjustments for Features0-9,241-9,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$36,914$35,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0

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

Model Year201020182018
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimClassic328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,940$12,720$12,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,780$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,241-9,341

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

Model Year20102018
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length168.9 in182.0 in
Width67.1 in71.3 in
Height65.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft353.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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