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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: $25,590

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,987

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $6,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,510 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,939 $24,458 $24,458
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Cargo net   40 40
Rear spoiler   360 360
Bluetooth cell phone link 328    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Cargo net   32 32
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 360 7,285 6,565
Options (change) 328 6,243 5,624
Destination 720 560 560
Total Price $25,590 $34,280 $33,560
Total Invoice $23,987 $31,261 $30,642

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,984
Model Year200920062006
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,590$34,280$33,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$32,865$33,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$23,987$31,261$30,642
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,987$29,971$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$338

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

Model Year200920062006
ModelPT CruiserRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
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
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,115$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290-333

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

Model Year20092006
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length168.9 in174.3 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,148 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested327551%
Total Not Requested314049%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested327558%
Total Not Requested234042%

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