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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,800

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,672

Chrysler PT Cruiser GT   
Difference: $1,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,060 $31,000
Base Invoice $27,020 $28,681
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Heated front seats 250  
4-speed shiftable automatic 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
CD changer, in-dash 276  
Heated front seats 230  
4-speed shiftable automatic 506  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Options (change) 1,100 700
Options (change) 1,012 645
Destination 640 670
Total Price $30,800 $32,370
Total Invoice $28,672 $29,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,185
Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Engine230hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,800$32,370
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,875$32,370
Total Invoice$28,672$29,996
Adjustments for Features-8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,811$29,996

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,325$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length168.8 in175.6 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height60.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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