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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: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $10,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimClassicGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,275 $31,000
Base Invoice $17,801 $28,681
Convenience Group 395  
Sunroof 795  
Premium Package   900
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Convenience Group 359  
Sunroof 723  
Premium Package   774
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,190 1,335
Options (change) 1,082 1,126
Destination 720 670
Total Price $20,185 $33,005
Total Invoice $19,603 $30,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,619
Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimClassicGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine150hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,185$33,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,185$29,480
Total Invoice$19,603$30,477
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,603$27,222

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

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
TrimClassicGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Stain-resistant fabric$100 
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,255

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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

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

Model Year20102009
ModelPT CruiserRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in106.4 in
Length168.9 in175.6 in
Width67.1 in69.7 in
Height65.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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 seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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