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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $28,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $26,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,510 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $22,939 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Bluetooth cell phone link 360      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 328      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 360 4,700 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 328 4,280 2,275 2,275
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $25,590 $54,245 $58,545 $67,595
Total Invoice $23,987 $50,115 $54,090 $62,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,458
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,590$54,245$58,545$67,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,220-7,670-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$47,025$50,875$57,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$23,987$50,115$54,090$62,415
Adjustments for Features0-6,670-7,086-8,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$43,445$47,004$53,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,559$9,995

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelPT CruiserZ4Z4Z4
TrimLimitedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
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, 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 
Cargo net$40   
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   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
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$100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$11,635$12,085$14,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220$7,670$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,670-7,086-8,975

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,148 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
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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