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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,955

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,184

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $3,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $22,455 $28,135
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,220 $26,588
255/50R20 1,325      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Convenience Package     395  
Preferred Package     625  
Premium Package     690 525
Antilock brakes (ABS)     895  
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     395 395
Air conditioning     960 960
Floor mats     80  
Polished alloy wheels     545  
255/50R20 1,127      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Convenience Package     352  
Preferred Package     556  
Premium Package     614 467
Antilock brakes (ABS)     797  
CD changer, in-dash     263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     352 352
Air conditioning     854 854
Floor mats     71  
Polished alloy wheels     485  
Options (change) 1,520 195 4,880 2,175
Options (change) 1,293 166 4,344 1,936
Destination 785 785 620 620
Total Price $31,550 $33,375 $27,955 $30,930
Total Invoice $29,351 $31,129 $26,184 $29,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,550$33,375$27,955$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,0550-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,470$26,320$27,955$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$29,351$31,129$26,184$29,144
Adjustments for Features-4,726-6,5800-448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,625$24,549$26,184$28,696
Cost Above Minimum$76$0$0$2,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$5,690$7,665$610$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,055$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,726-6,5800-448

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20082008
ModelExplorerSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length193.4 in157.2 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in50.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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 lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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