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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: $20,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,387

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $9,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,430 $30,065
Base Invoice $17,346 $28,427
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625  
Leather seating surfaces 525  
Heated front seats 250  
Universal garage door opener 90  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575  
Leather seating surfaces 483  
Heated front seats 230  
Universal garage door opener 83  
Options (change) 1,490 0
Options (change) 1,371 0
Destination 670 875
Total Price $20,590 $30,940
Total Invoice $19,387 $29,302

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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: $8,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,191
Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
TrimTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,590$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,590$29,120
Total Invoice$19,387$29,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,387$27,578

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

Model Year20082017
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
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
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
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$5,800$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,724

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20082017
ModelPT CruiserMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.0 in90.9 in
Length168.8 in154.1 in
Width67.1 in68.3 in
Height60.6 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.3 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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