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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: $23,450

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,960

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseGXPEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Premium Package 740 575      
USB port 100 100      
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
Premium Package 651 506      
USB port 88 88      
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 70        
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 0 0 0
Destination 620 620 750 750 750
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $23,450 $25,450 $27,250
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $21,960 $23,830 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,543
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseGXPEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$28,725$32,630$23,450$25,450$27,250
Adjustments for Features0-175-3,390-3,240-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$20,060$22,210$24,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$2,150$4,895
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$21,960$23,830$25,510
Adjustments for Features0-167-3,175-3,034-2,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$18,785$20,796$23,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$2,011$4,577

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseGXPEXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Rearview camera    $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Media drive, small    $5
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,635$2,810$6,025$5,875$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$3,390$3,240$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-3,175-3,034-2,148

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelSolsticeOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.0 in
Length157.2 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height50.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.4 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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