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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $13,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelPT CruiserX3
TrimLimited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,510 $36,800
Base Invoice $22,939 $33,670
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Bluetooth cell phone link 328  
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 360 3,125
Options (change) 328 2,845
Destination 720 695
Total Price $25,590 $40,620
Total Invoice $23,987 $37,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,432
Model Year20092006
ModelPT CruiserX3
TrimLimited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$25,590$40,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$35,390
Total Invoice$23,987$37,210
Adjustments for Features0-4,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$32,419

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092006
ModelPT CruiserX3
TrimLimited3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,791

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092006
ModelPT CruiserX3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.1 in
Length168.9 in179.7 in
Width67.1 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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