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Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,120

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,963

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForteForte
TrimBaseGXPEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 740 575    
USB port 100 100    
Air conditioning 960 960    
Floor mats 80   125 125
Metal pedals 115 115    
Premium Package 651 506    
USB port 88 88    
Air conditioning 854 854    
Floor mats 70   102 102
Metal pedals 102 102    
Options (change) 1,995 1,750 125 125
Options (change) 1,765 1,550 102 102
Destination 620 620 895 895
Total Price $28,840 $32,745 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $27,430 $31,178 $21,963 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,236
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForteForte
TrimBaseGXPEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4260hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,840$32,745$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,915-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$32,570$20,205$21,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$1,425
Total Invoice$27,430$31,178$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features0-167-2,769-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,430$31,011$19,194$20,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$1,215

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForteForte
TrimBaseGXPEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,060$2,235$4,975$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,915$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-2,769-3,010

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length157.2 in171.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height50.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.656.4 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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