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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: $29,860

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,335

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $25,045 $29,008
SYNC and Sirius Package 670        
Premium Package       740 575
CD changer, in-dash       295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       395 395
Air conditioning       960 960
Floor mats       80  
Polished alloy wheels       545  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569        
Premium Package       651 506
CD changer, in-dash       263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers       352 352
Air conditioning       854 854
Floor mats       70  
Polished alloy wheels       480  
Options (change) 670 0 0 3,015 2,225
Options (change) 569 0 0 2,670 1,975
Destination 815 815 815 620 620
Total Price $30,765 $34,095 $37,095 $29,860 $33,220
Total Invoice $28,788 $31,859 $34,589 $28,335 $31,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,685
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,765$34,095$37,095$29,860$33,220
Adjustments for Features-2,285-4,760-8,2850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$29,335$28,810$29,860$33,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$330$0$3,185
Total Invoice$28,788$31,859$34,589$28,335$31,603
Adjustments for Features-2,138-4,448-7,7250-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,650$27,411$26,864$28,335$31,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$761$214$0$3,102

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$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 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Removable roof section (opaque)   $1000$1000
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof  $900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
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$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats $600   
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,220$7,695$11,220$2,935$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$4,760$8,285$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,138-4,448-7,7250-166

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length193.4 in157.2 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,931 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 in50.6 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 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1275131%
Total Not Requested-300-31%

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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