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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: $29,245

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,688

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,060 $27,350
Base Invoice $27,020 $25,854
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,039
Options (change) 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,012 1,039
Destination 640 795
Total Price $30,800 $29,245
Total Invoice $28,672 $27,688

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year20062013
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$30,800$29,245
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$29,245
Total Invoice$28,672$27,688
Adjustments for Features-7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,946$27,688

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

Model Year20062013
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7260

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

Model Year20062013
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in91.7 in
Length168.8 in157.3 in
Width67.1 in67.7 in
Height60.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 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 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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