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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,725

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,591

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring   
Difference: $6,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringAutomaticManual
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,430 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,346 $24,458 $24,458
Antilock brakes (ABS) 625    
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Antilock brakes (ABS) 575    
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 625 395 395
Options (change) 575 320 320
Destination 670 650 650
Total Price $19,725 $27,480 $27,480
Total Invoice $18,591 $25,428 $25,428

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,935
Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringAutomaticManual
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$19,725$27,480$27,480
Adjustments for Features-3,950-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,775$26,805$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$18,591$25,428$25,428
Adjustments for Features-3,723-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,868$24,803$25,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringAutomaticManual
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top$4000  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$2,400$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,723-6250

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

Model Year20082008
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length168.8 in174.3 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height60.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.3,046 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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