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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,835

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $11,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,186

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $10,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SolsticeSolstice
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseGXP
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $22,455 $28,135
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $21,220 $26,588
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Metal pedals 195 195 115 115
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250    
Convenience Package     395  
Preferred Package     625  
Premium Package     690 525
Antilock brakes (ABS)     895  
Air conditioning     960 960
Floor mats     80  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Metal pedals 181 181 102 102
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Convenience Package     352  
Preferred Package     556  
Premium Package     614 467
Antilock brakes (ABS)     797  
Air conditioning     854 854
Floor mats     71  
Options (change) 1,025 1,020 3,760 1,600
Options (change) 950 950 3,346 1,423
Destination 925 925 620 620
Total Price $38,550 $41,545 $26,835 $30,355
Total Invoice $35,913 $38,703 $25,186 $28,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,639
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SolsticeSolstice
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseGXP
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$38,550$41,545$26,835$30,355
Adjustments for Features-9,755-11,3050-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$30,240$26,835$29,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$3,045
Total Invoice$35,913$38,703$25,186$28,631
Adjustments for Features-9,088-10,5320-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,825$28,171$25,186$28,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$2,997

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3SolsticeSolstice
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseGXP
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$10,640$12,190$885$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,755$11,305$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,088-10,5320-448

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Solstice
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in95.1 in
Length175.4 in157.2 in
Width70.2 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in50.1 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.2,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

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