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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,780

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,213

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $9,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiseri3
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $41,350
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $38,220
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     350
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
2.4L I4 1,165    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 3,280 360 900
Options (change) 2,985 328 820
Destination 720 720 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,780 $25,590 $35,675
Total Invoice $23,213 $23,987 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,524
Model Year200920092014
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiseri3
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4168hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$24,780$25,590$35,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$23,540$32,515
Cost Above Minimum$1,240$0$0
Total Invoice$23,213$23,987$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,922-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,213$22,065$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$1,148$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092014
ModelPT CruiserPT Cruiseri3
TrimTouringLimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,690$5,740$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,922-2,876

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092014
ModelPT Cruiseri3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length168.9 in157.4 in
Width67.1 in69.9 in
Height65.2 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

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