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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: $26,300

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,565

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $2,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $19,915
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $18,820
4.6L V8 1,305 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195 195 325
Leather seating surfaces 695      
255/50R20   1,325    
Convenience Package       465
Power Package       625
Premium Package       690
Floor mats       60
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
CD changer, in-dash       495
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       395
Polished alloy wheels       545
Air conditioning       960
5-speed automatic       850
4.6L V8 1,187 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166 166 289
Leather seating surfaces 591      
255/50R20   1,127    
Convenience Package       414
Power Package       556
Premium Package       614
Floor mats       53
Antilock brakes (ABS)       356
CD changer, in-dash       441
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       352
Polished alloy wheels       485
Air conditioning       854
5-speed automatic       756
Options (change) 2,195 2,830 1,505 5,810
Options (change) 1,944 2,485 1,358 5,170
Destination 785 785 785 575
Total Price $29,475 $32,860 $34,685 $26,300
Total Invoice $27,500 $30,543 $32,321 $24,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $368
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8177hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG22/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,475$32,860$34,685$26,300
Adjustments for Features-3,540-4,465-6,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,935$28,395$28,495$26,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,460$2,560$0
Total Invoice$27,500$30,543$32,321$24,565
Adjustments for Features-3,303-4,150-5,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,197$26,393$26,553$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,196$2,356$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
White-letter tires$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,325$8,050$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$4,465$6,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,303-4,150-5,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,531 lb.2,860 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

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power 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
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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