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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: $23,965

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,835

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,780 $24,510 $22,245
Base Invoice $19,508 $22,939 $21,284
Dream Cruiser Series 5 2,000    
2.4L I4 1,280    
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     370
Dream Cruiser Series 5 1,820    
2.4L I4 1,165    
Bluetooth cell phone link   328  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     296
Options (change) 3,280 360 845
Options (change) 2,985 328 676
Destination 720 720 875
Total Price $24,780 $25,590 $23,965
Total Invoice $23,213 $23,987 $22,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,441
Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedTouring
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)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,780$25,590$23,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,780$23,540$21,645
Cost Above Minimum$1,240$0$0
Total Invoice$23,213$23,987$22,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,922-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,213$22,065$20,624
Cost Above Minimum$1,148$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092017
ModelPT CruiserPT CruiserMazda3
TrimTouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,850$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,922-2,211

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
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

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
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

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

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