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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $36,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,387

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $34,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelPT Cruiser4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,430 $51,450 $58,500 $76,200
Base Invoice $17,346 $48,530 $55,085 $71,545
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625      
Universal garage door opener 90      
Heated front seats 250   500  
Leather seating surfaces 525 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Premium Package   2,300    
Wood trim       0
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575      
Universal garage door opener 83      
Heated front seats 230   460  
Leather seating surfaces 483 1,425    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Premium Package   2,115    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,490 4,400 1,050 550
Options (change) 1,371 4,045 965 505
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $20,590 $56,845 $60,545 $77,745
Total Invoice $19,387 $53,570 $57,045 $73,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,465
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelPT Cruiser4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$20,590$56,845$60,545$77,745
Adjustments for Features0-13,495-12,630-12,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,590$43,350$47,915$64,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,565$21,600
Total Invoice$19,387$53,570$57,045$73,045
Adjustments for Features0-12,718-11,900-12,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,387$40,852$45,145$61,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,293$20,172

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelPT Cruiser4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimTouring430i440iM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 $0
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0 $0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150 $150
Media drive $15 $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0
Navigation system $600 $600
S Voice support $0 $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0 $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$18,370$17,505$17,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,495$12,630$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,718-11,900-12,021

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelPT Cruiser4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length168.8 in182.6 in
Width67.1 in71.9 in
Height60.6 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in49.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested141588%

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