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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: $22,145

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,005

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,785 $23,515 $19,345
Base Invoice $18,504 $21,899 $18,514
Chrome Appearance Group 85    
2.4L I4 1,905    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Chrome Appearance Group 78    
2.4L I4 1,753    
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 1,990 360 1,925
Options (change) 1,831 331 1,705
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $22,445 $24,545 $22,145
Total Invoice $21,005 $22,900 $21,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17
Model Year200820082018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,445$24,545$22,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$22,045$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$21,005$22,900$21,094
Adjustments for Features0-2,332-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,005$20,568$20,551
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082018
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,475$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,332-543

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
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.2,943 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
Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Chrome Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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