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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: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForte
TrimBaseGXPKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $18,600
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $17,710
Premium Package 740 575  
Floor mats 80    
USB port 100 100  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Metal pedals 115 115  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Premium Package 651 506  
Floor mats 70    
USB port 88 88  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Metal pedals 102 102  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 1,995 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 1,765 1,550 1,525
Destination 620 620 750
Total Price $28,840 $32,745 $21,100
Total Invoice $27,430 $31,178 $19,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,183
Model Year200920092012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForte
TrimBaseGXPKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4260hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,840$32,745$21,100
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$32,570$19,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$27,430$31,178$19,985
Adjustments for Features0-167-1,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,430$31,011$18,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeForte
TrimBaseGXPKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,800$1,975$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-1,738

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelSolsticeForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length157.2 in176.4 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height50.9 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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