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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $20,095 $23,245 $26,495
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,231 $22,241 $25,345
Convenience Group 395      
Sunroof 795 800    
Cargo net   60 60 60
Fog lights   370 370  
Convenience Group 359      
Sunroof 723 688    
Cargo net   48 48 48
Fog lights   296 296  
Options (change) 1,190 1,230 430 60
Options (change) 1,082 1,032 344 48
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $20,185 $22,120 $24,470 $27,350
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,058 $23,380 $26,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,185$22,120$24,470$27,350
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,850-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$21,570$21,620$21,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$445$0
Total Invoice$19,603$21,058$23,380$26,188
Adjustments for Features0-524-2,723-5,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$20,534$20,657$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$382$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2010201420142014
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$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
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Removable second row seats$0   
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,225$5,525$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,850$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-524-2,723-5,913

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,166 lb.2,798 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 Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%

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