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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: $20,625

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $32,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,419

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $30,142

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimTouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,430 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $17,346 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625      
Universal garage door opener 90      
Engine-block heater 35 75 75 75
Heated front seats 250 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 525 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Wood trim   0   0
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575      
Universal garage door opener 83      
Engine-block heater 32 66 66 66
Heated front seats 230 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 483 1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Wood trim   0   0
Options (change) 1,525 2,375 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,403 2,161 1,021 1,021
Destination 670 995 995 995
Total Price $20,625 $53,070 $59,620 $68,470
Total Invoice $19,419 $49,561 $55,596 $63,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,269
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimTouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M6S7S7
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$20,625$53,070$59,620$68,470
Adjustments for Features0-7,360-8,760-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$45,710$50,860$58,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$19,419$49,561$55,596$63,736
Adjustments for Features0-6,873-8,169-9,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,419$42,688$47,427$54,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,739$12,009

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimTouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
Cargo Management 
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
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   
Power convertible top$4000   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
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 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$-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
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,475$12,835$14,235$15,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,360$8,760$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,873-8,169-9,039

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082016
ModelPT CruiserZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.0 in98.3 in
Length168.8 in166.9 in
Width67.1 in70.5 in
Height60.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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