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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: $29,270

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,808

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $7,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $25,045 $29,008
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595     545  
Package 201A 1,600          
Premium Package         740 575
USB port         100 100
Air conditioning         960 960
Floor mats         80  
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565     480  
Package 201A 1,520          
Premium Package         651 506
USB port         88 88
Air conditioning         854 854
Floor mats         70  
Options (change) 2,795 595 0 0 2,425 1,635
Options (change) 2,655 565 0 0 2,143 1,448
Destination 945 945 945 945 620 620
Total Price $37,140 $42,840 $44,445 $53,915 $29,270 $32,630
Total Invoice $35,497 $40,952 $42,488 $51,532 $27,808 $31,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,140$42,840$44,445$53,915$29,270$32,630
Adjustments for Features-7,220-12,110-12,100-20,2250-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$30,730$32,345$33,690$29,270$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$2,425$3,770$0$3,185
Total Invoice$35,497$40,952$42,488$51,532$27,808$31,076
Adjustments for Features-6,901-11,576-11,567-19,3310-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,596$29,376$30,921$32,201$27,808$30,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$2,325$3,605$0$3,101

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSolsticeSolstice
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumBaseGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Removable roof section (opaque)    $1000$1000
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50$50  
Navigation system $600 $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25 $25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,205$15,095$15,085$23,210$2,985$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,220$12,110$12,100$20,225$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,901-11,576-11,567-19,3310-167

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerSolstice
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in95.1 in
Length198.3 in157.2 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft35.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

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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