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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $20,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $19,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,510 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $22,939 $39,920 $41,300
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 360 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 328 2,275 2,275
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $25,590 $46,145 $47,645
Total Invoice $23,987 $43,190 $44,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,951
Model Year200920162016
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,590$46,145$47,645
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$39,465$41,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$23,987$43,190$44,570
Adjustments for Features0-6,252-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$36,938$38,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,477

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

Model Year200920162016
ModelPT Cruiser3-Series3-Series
TrimLimited328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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$3,465$10,145$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,252-6,155

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

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,148 lb.3,621 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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