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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: $24,545

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $27,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,900

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $25,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,515 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $21,899 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Premium Package   2,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Bluetooth cell phone link 331        
Premium Package   2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Options (change) 360 4,125 1,875 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 331 3,755 1,705 1,275 1,205
Destination 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,545 $51,920 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $22,900 $47,980 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320

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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: $21,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,660
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,545$51,920$55,270$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-5,015-5,755-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$46,055$50,255$57,490$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$11,435$11,510
Total Invoice$22,900$47,980$51,080$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,420-4,635-5,316-6,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$42,560$46,445$53,109$53,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,885$10,549$10,613

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

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelPT Cruiser5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimLimited528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,065$8,930$8,080$8,820$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$5,015$5,755$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,420-4,635-5,316-6,147

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

Model Year20082012
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
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

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%

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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