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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $26,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $24,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
ABS w/ traction control 825        
Quick Order Package K 1,155        
2.4L I4 1,280        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Heated front seats   250 500 500 500
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
ABS w/ traction control 759        
Quick Order Package K 1,063        
2.4L I4 1,178        
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331      
Satellite radio 179 179      
Heated front seats   230 455 455 455
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 3,815 805 3,675 3,675 1,325
Options (change) 3,510 740 3,345 3,345 1,205
Destination 640 640 875 875 875
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $49,600 $54,650 $62,400
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $45,865 $50,510 $57,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,800
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,350$25,090$49,600$54,650$62,400
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,565-5,265-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$45,035$49,385$55,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$4,350$10,960
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$45,865$50,510$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-187-4,221-4,866-5,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$41,644$45,644$51,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0$4,000$10,102

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT528i535i550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
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  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive    $15
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,790$1,990$6,355$7,055$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,565$5,265$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-4,221-4,866-5,919

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in116.9 in
Length168.9 in193.1 in
Width67.1 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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