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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,934

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $53

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,510 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $22,939 $22,283 $23,766
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 360 1,070 315
Options (change) 328 856 252
Destination 720 795 795
Total Price $25,590 $25,165 $25,960
Total Invoice $23,987 $23,934 $24,813

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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: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,779
Model Year200920132013
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$25,590$25,165$25,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$23,540$23,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$23,987$23,934$24,813
Adjustments for Features0-1,546-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$22,388$22,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920132013
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,525$4,150$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,546-2,605

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length168.9 in177.4 in
Width67.1 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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