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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: $28,725

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $16,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $15,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSolsticeSolstice3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseGXP328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $39,920 $41,300
Premium Package 740 575    
USB port 100 100    
Floor mats 80      
Air conditioning 960 960    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package 651 506    
USB port 88 88    
Floor mats 70      
Air conditioning 854 854    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 1,820 1,820
Destination 620 620 995 995
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $45,645 $47,145
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $42,735 $44,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,503
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSolsticeSolstice3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseGXP328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine173hp I4260hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,725$32,630$45,645$47,145
Adjustments for Features0-175-9,510-9,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$36,135$37,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$1,600
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$42,735$44,115
Adjustments for Features0-167-8,904-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$33,831$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$1,479

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelSolsticeSolstice3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseGXP328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $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$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,810$1,985$11,320$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$9,510$9,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-8,904-8,805

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092016
ModelSolstice3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length157.2 in182.0 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.653.0 ft3

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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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