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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: $23,115

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,077

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,515 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $21,899 $19,851 $22,241
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175  
Cargo net   60 60
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Door sill trim plates   125 125
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140  
Cargo net   48 48
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Door sill trim plates   100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 360 1,535 1,360
Options (change) 331 1,391 1,253
Destination 670 835 835
Total Price $24,545 $23,115 $25,440
Total Invoice $22,900 $22,077 $24,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $966
Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,545$23,115$25,440
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,545$22,965$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$22,900$22,077$24,329
Adjustments for Features0-143-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,900$21,934$22,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820162016
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,100$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-2,200

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,915 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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