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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,380

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,445

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeCruzeCruze
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $19,858 $22,146
Premium Package 740 575    
Floor mats 80      
Air conditioning 960 960    
USB port 100 100    
Sunroof     900 900
Premium Package 651 506    
Floor mats 70      
Air conditioning 854 854    
USB port 88 88    
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 900 900
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 792 792
Destination 620 620 795 795
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $22,380 $24,885
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $21,445 $23,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,504
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeCruzeCruze
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,725$32,630$22,380$24,885
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,735-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$19,645$19,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$325
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$21,445$23,733
Adjustments for Features0-167-2,621-4,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$18,824$19,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$222

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeCruzeCruze
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,860$2,035$4,595$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,735$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-2,621-4,687

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelSolsticeCruze
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in105.7 in
Length157.2 in181.0 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.4 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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