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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: $20,500

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,304

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $4,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,430 $24,650
Base Invoice $17,346 $22,767
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625  
Leather seating surfaces 525  
Heated front seats 250  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575  
Leather seating surfaces 483  
Heated front seats 230  
Options (change) 1,400 0
Options (change) 1,288 0
Destination 670 595
Total Price $20,500 $25,245
Total Invoice $19,304 $23,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,017
Model Year20082007
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,500$25,245
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,420$25,245
Total Invoice$19,304$23,362
Adjustments for Features-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,345$23,362

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

Model Year20082007
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,825$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590

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

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,237 lb.2,442 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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