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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,425

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $32,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $29,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimClassicsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,275 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $17,801 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Convenience Group 395      
Engine-block heater 35 75 75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Cargo net   60 60 60
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Wood trim   0 0 0
Convenience Group 359      
Engine-block heater 32 66 66 66
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Cargo net   53 53 53
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Wood trim   0 0 0
Options (change) 430 1,535 1,535 1,535
Options (change) 391 1,394 1,394 1,394
Destination 720 995 995 995
Total Price $19,425 $52,230 $60,030 $68,880
Total Invoice $18,912 $48,794 $55,969 $64,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,877
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimClassicsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,425$52,230$60,030$68,880
Adjustments for Features0-10,710-12,910-13,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,425$41,520$47,120$55,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600$13,700
Total Invoice$18,912$48,794$55,969$64,109
Adjustments for Features0-10,005-12,037-12,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,912$38,789$43,932$51,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,143$12,606

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimClassicsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$13,835$16,035$16,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,710$12,910$13,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,005-12,037-12,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102016
ModelPT CruiserZ4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in98.3 in
Length168.9 in166.9 in
Width67.1 in70.5 in
Height65.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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