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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,977

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimLimitedGTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,895 $23,645 $18,625
Base Invoice $17,694 $22,017 $17,446
ABS w/ traction control 825    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360 360  
Quick Order Package K 1,155    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Satellite radio 195 195 430
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Heated front seats   250  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
ABS w/ traction control 759    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331 331  
Quick Order Package K 1,063    
2.4L I4 1,178    
Satellite radio 179 179 344
CD changer, in-dash 276 276  
Heated front seats   230  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 4,115 1,105 4,350
Options (change) 3,786 1,016 3,861
Destination 640 640 670
Total Price $23,650 $25,390 $23,645
Total Invoice $22,120 $23,673 $21,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,630
Model Year200620062009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimLimitedGTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4230hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,650$25,390$23,645
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,650$25,190$22,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,540$0
Total Invoice$22,120$23,673$21,977
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,120$23,487$20,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062009
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimLimitedGTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,550$1,750$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length168.9 in176.6 in
Width67.1 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested190054%

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