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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: $32,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $30,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $48,295 $53,180
ABS w/ traction control 825      
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360    
Quick Order Package K 1,155      
2.4L I4 1,280      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Heated front seats   250 500 500
Premium Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
ABS w/ traction control 759      
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331    
Quick Order Package K 1,063      
2.4L I4 1,178      
Satellite radio 179 179    
Heated front seats   230 455 455
Premium Package     2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Options (change) 3,815 805 3,500 1,200
Options (change) 3,510 740 3,215 1,100
Destination 640 640 995 995
Total Price $23,350 $25,090 $55,695 $58,645
Total Invoice $21,844 $23,397 $52,505 $55,275

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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: $23,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,431
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4230hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,350$25,090$55,695$58,645
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,730-7,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$24,890$46,965$50,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0$3,975
Total Invoice$21,844$23,397$52,505$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-187-8,230-7,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,844$23,210$44,275$48,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,366$0$3,738

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

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series
TrimLimitedGT530i540i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
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  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,140$10,670$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,730$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187-8,230-7,262

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

Model Year20062017
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in117.1 in
Length168.9 in194.6 in
Width67.1 in73.5 in
Height65.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft318.7 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 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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