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Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,399

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $15,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,471

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $15,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelSolsticeExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,515 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $25,057 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 525    
OnStar w/XM 894    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 150    
MP3-compatible player 195    
Air conditioning 960    
Rear spoiler 275    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 40 90 90
5-speed automatic 850    
Premium Package 467    
OnStar w/XM 796    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352    
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 134    
MP3-compatible player 174    
Air conditioning 854    
Rear spoiler 245    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 36 86 86
5-speed automatic 756    
Options (change) 4,284 90 90
Options (change) 3,814 86 86
Destination 600 995 995
Total Price $31,399 $47,035 $55,025
Total Invoice $29,471 $44,964 $52,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,936
Model Year200720182018
ModelSolsticeExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,399$47,035$55,025
Adjustments for Features0-13,135-19,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,399$33,900$35,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$29,471$44,964$52,593
Adjustments for Features0-12,557-18,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,471$32,407$33,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
ModelSolsticeExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPSportPlatinum
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,360$15,495$22,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,135$19,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,557-18,782

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelSolsticeExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.6 in
Length157.2 in198.3 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height50.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft381.7 ft3

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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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