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Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,010

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $42,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,068

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $38,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelSolstice3-Series
TrimGXPM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,485 $67,050
Base Invoice $27,863 $61,865
Premium Package 575  
Air conditioning 960  
Rear spoiler 275 0
5-speed automatic 995  
USB port 100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 512  
Air conditioning 854  
Rear spoiler 245 0
5-speed automatic 886  
USB port 88  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,905 6,150
Options (change) 2,585 5,600
Destination 620 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $33,010 $75,775
Total Invoice $31,068 $70,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,608
Model Year20092010
ModelSolstice3-Series
TrimGXPM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine260hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/35-19
Total Price$33,010$75,775
Adjustments for Features0-12,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$63,480
Total Invoice$31,068$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-11,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,068$58,676

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelSolstice3-Series
TrimGXPM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,335$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,364

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelSolstice3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length157.2 in180.6 in
Width71.3 in70.2 in
Height50.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft312.2 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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