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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: $25,640

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,645 $26,495
Base Invoice $22,017 $25,345
Bluetooth cell phone link 360  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 195  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Bluetooth cell phone link 331  
Heated front seats 230  
Satellite radio 179  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Options (change) 1,355 185
Options (change) 1,246 148
Destination 640 795
Total Price $25,640 $27,475
Total Invoice $23,903 $26,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,640$27,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$23,225
Total Invoice$23,903$26,288
Adjustments for Features0-4,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$22,222

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
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$2,525$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,066

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in175.6 in
Width67.1 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,414 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft347.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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