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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,995

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $7,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,521

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $6,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimClassicSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,275 $25,295 $29,155 $30,195
Base Invoice $17,801 $23,921 $27,568 $28,548
Cargo net   50 50 50
Rear spoiler   350   350
Cargo net   40 40 40
Rear spoiler   280   280
Options (change) 0 400 50 400
Options (change) 0 320 40 320
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $18,995 $26,570 $30,080 $31,470
Total Invoice $18,521 $25,116 $28,483 $29,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,315
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimClassicSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$18,995$26,570$30,080$31,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-4,470-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,995$23,100$25,610$24,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,600
Total Invoice$18,521$25,116$28,483$29,743
Adjustments for Features0-3,280-4,233-6,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$21,836$24,250$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,414$1,509

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimClassicSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,445$7,445$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$4,470$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,280-4,233-6,398

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in90.9 in
Length168.9 in154.1 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height65.2 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft34.6 ft3

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