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BMW 3-Series vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,010

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $40,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,068

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $37,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesSolstice
TrimM3GXP
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,950 $29,485
Base Invoice $59,935 $27,863
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear spoiler 0 275
iPod integration 400  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package   575
Air conditioning   960
5-speed automatic   995
USB port   100
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Rear spoiler 0 245
iPod integration 365  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Package   512
Air conditioning   854
5-speed automatic   886
USB port   88
Options (change) 6,195 2,905
Options (change) 5,635 2,585
Destination 825 620
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $73,670 $33,010
Total Invoice $68,095 $31,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,501
Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesSolstice
TrimM3GXP
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionS7A5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$73,670$33,010
Adjustments for Features-12,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,200$33,010
Total Invoice$68,095$31,068
Adjustments for Features-11,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,569$31,068

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesSolstice
TrimM3GXP
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,680$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesSolstice
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.6 in157.2 in
Width70.2 in71.3 in
Height54.5 in50.1 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1000143%
Total Not Requested-300-43%

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