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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: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimClassicTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $20,840 $23,895
Base Invoice $17,801 $19,941 $22,862
Convenience Group 395    
Sunroof 795    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,500  
Cargo net   50 50
Fog lights   375  
Convenience Group 359    
Sunroof 723    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,290  
Cargo net   40 40
Fog lights   300  
Options (change) 1,190 1,925 50
Options (change) 1,082 1,630 40
Destination 720 875 875
Total Price $20,185 $23,640 $24,820
Total Invoice $19,603 $22,446 $23,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137
Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimClassicTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,185$23,640$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$21,140$20,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0
Total Invoice$19,603$22,446$23,777
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-4,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$20,072$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$606$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020182018
ModelPT CruiserMazda3Mazda3
TrimClassicTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Total Value of Features$2,350$4,850$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-4,311

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
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.2,876 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 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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