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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: $19,790

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,244

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimClassics
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $17,370
Base Invoice $17,801 $16,262
Sunroof 795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net   40
Sunroof 723  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Satellite radio   344
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 795 3,600
Options (change) 723 3,197
Destination 720 560
Total Price $19,790 $21,530
Total Invoice $19,244 $20,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year20102006
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimClassics
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,790$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$19,210
Total Invoice$19,244$20,019
Adjustments for Features0-2,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,244$17,862

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
TrimClassics
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,157

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102006
ModelPT CruiserMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length168.9 in176.6 in
Width67.1 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,215 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.2 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested57516%
Total Not Requested295084%

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