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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: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $1,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $20,095 $23,245 $24,345 $25,545
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,231 $22,241 $23,290 $24,438
Convenience Group 395        
Sunroof 795        
Technology Package   1,600      
Cargo net   60 60 60 60
Convenience Group 359        
Sunroof 723        
Technology Package   1,376      
Cargo net   48 48 48 48
Options (change) 1,190 1,660 60 60 60
Options (change) 1,082 1,424 48 48 48
Destination 720 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,185 $22,575 $24,125 $25,225 $26,425
Total Invoice $19,603 $21,475 $23,109 $24,158 $25,306

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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: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $302
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,185$22,575$24,125$25,225$26,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,850-3,200-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$20,925$21,275$22,025$21,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,100$275
Total Invoice$19,603$21,475$23,109$24,158$25,306
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-2,730-3,065-5,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$19,905$20,379$21,093$20,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$474$1,188$397

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimClassici Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,325$5,525$5,875$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,850$3,200$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,570-2,730-3,065-5,004

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
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.2,853 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130557%
Total Not Requested100043%

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