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Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,635

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,130

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $30,500
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $28,380
Premium Package 740 575  
USB port 100 100  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
Metal pedals 115 115  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795    
Premium Package 651 506  
USB port 88 88  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 70    
Metal pedals 102 102  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 700    
Options (change) 2,790 1,750 0
Options (change) 2,465 1,550 0
Destination 620 620 895
Total Price $29,635 $32,745 $31,395
Total Invoice $28,130 $31,178 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,454
Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,635$32,745$31,395
Adjustments for Features-3250-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$32,745$22,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,435$0
Total Invoice$28,130$31,178$29,275
Adjustments for Features-3080-7,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,822$31,178$21,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,356$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,385$2,060$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-3080-7,907

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length157.2 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.9 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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