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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: $22,545

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,398

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $19,231 $22,241
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000      
2.4L I4 1,280      
Sunroof 795   800  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Cargo net     60 60
Universal garage door opener     125 125
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Fog lights     370 370
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820      
2.4L I4 1,165      
Sunroof 723   688  
Bluetooth cell phone link   328    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Cargo net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     100 100
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Fog lights     296 296
Options (change) 4,075 360 1,655 855
Options (change) 3,708 328 1,372 684
Destination 720 720 795 795
Total Price $25,575 $25,590 $22,545 $24,895
Total Invoice $23,936 $23,987 $21,398 $23,720

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4180hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,575$25,590$22,545$24,895
Adjustments for Features-25-1,1750-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$24,415$22,545$22,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0$50
Total Invoice$23,936$23,987$21,398$23,720
Adjustments for Features-23-1,1010-2,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,913$22,886$21,398$21,529
Cost Above Minimum$1,027$0$0$131

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringLimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $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$75  
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
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$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,100$2,925$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$1,175$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-1,1010-2,191

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
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.2,797 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

Dream Cruiser Series 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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