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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: $72,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $67,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series
TrimLimitedGTM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $93,600
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $86,790
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats   250  
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179  
Heated front seats   230  
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 3,815 805 0
Options (change) 3,510 740 0
Destination 640 640 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $95,895
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $89,085

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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: $62,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,854
Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series
TrimLimitedGTM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4560hp V8
TransmissionM5M5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17265/40-19
Total Price$23,350$25,090$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-200-10,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$85,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-187-9,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$79,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0

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

Model Year200620062015
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series
TrimLimitedGTM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$2,040$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-9,387

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

Model Year20062015
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in116.9 in
Length168.9 in193.4 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 in35.3 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%

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