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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: $27,769

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $8,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,965

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $7,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,515 $26,515
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,332 $25,057
255/50HR20 1,195      
Package 201A 1,800      
Convenience Package     465  
Preferred Package     625  
Premium Package     690 525
OnStar w/XM     894 894
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     395 395
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     150 150
Floor mats     60  
MP3-compatible player     195 195
Rear spoiler     275 275
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400  
Polished alloy wheels     545  
Air conditioning     960 960
255/50HR20 1,016      
Package 201A 1,530      
Convenience Package     414  
Preferred Package     556  
Premium Package     614 467
OnStar w/XM     796 796
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     352 352
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     134 134
Floor mats     53  
MP3-compatible player     174 174
Rear spoiler     245 245
Antilock brakes (ABS)     356  
Polished alloy wheels     485  
Air conditioning     854 854
Options (change) 2,995 0 5,654 3,394
Options (change) 2,546 0 5,033 3,022
Destination 825 825 600 600
Total Price $35,915 $38,680 $27,769 $30,509
Total Invoice $33,398 $36,093 $25,965 $28,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,207
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine290hp V6290hp V6177hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,915$38,680$27,769$30,509
Adjustments for Features-6,595-9,5600-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$29,120$27,769$29,634
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0$1,865
Total Invoice$33,398$36,093$25,965$28,679
Adjustments for Features-6,133-8,9210-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,265$27,172$25,965$27,856
Cost Above Minimum$93$0$0$1,891

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100 $100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Boost gauge   $75
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,205$11,170$1,610$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,595$9,560$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,133-8,9210-823

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.6 in95.1 in
Length197.1 in157.2 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in50.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft35.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

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
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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