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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $18,510
Premium Package 740 575 1,300
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
CD changer, in-dash 295 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Stability control     650
Premium Package 651 506 1,160
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 70    
CD changer, in-dash 263 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Stability control     580
Options (change) 2,470 2,225 1,950
Options (change) 2,190 1,975 1,740
Destination 620 620 675
Total Price $29,315 $33,220 $22,520
Total Invoice $27,855 $31,603 $20,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,917
Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$29,315$33,220$22,520
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,315$33,045$19,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$27,855$31,603$20,925
Adjustments for Features0-166-2,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,855$31,437$17,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,582$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,035$2,210$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-2,987

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.1 in
Length157.2 in186.4 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height50.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft314.8 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 link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175121%
Total Not Requested-200-21%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900129%
Total Not Requested-200-29%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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