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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: $26,995

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,522

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGXPXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 690 525      
Convenience Package 395        
Preferred Package 625        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895        
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
CD changer, in-dash 295 295      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395      
Polished alloy wheels 545        
Satellite radio     195 195 195
Leather seating surfaces     695    
235/65R18       695  
Premium Package 614 467      
Convenience Package 352        
Preferred Package 556        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797        
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 71        
CD changer, in-dash 263 263      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352      
Polished alloy wheels 485        
Satellite radio     166 166 166
Leather seating surfaces     591    
235/65R18       591  
Options (change) 4,880 2,175 890 890 195
Options (change) 4,344 1,936 757 757 166
Destination 620 620 735 735 735
Total Price $27,955 $30,930 $26,995 $29,995 $32,045
Total Invoice $26,184 $29,144 $25,522 $28,282 $30,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,512
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGXPXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/70-16235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$27,955$30,930$26,995$29,995$32,045
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,015-4,065-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$30,555$23,980$25,930$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$1,950$2,375
Total Invoice$26,184$29,144$25,522$28,282$30,262
Adjustments for Features0-353-2,850-3,833-5,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,184$28,791$22,672$24,449$24,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,607$0$1,777$2,217

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseGXPXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Boost gauge $75   
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,160$1,535$4,175$5,225$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,015$4,065$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-2,850-3,833-5,373

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelSolsticeExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length157.2 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height50.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft383.7 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
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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