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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: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,130

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $4,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $24,760
Premium Package 740 575 2,950
Air conditioning 960 960  
USB port 100 100  
Floor mats 80    
Metal pedals 115 115  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795 545  
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package 651 506 2,635
Air conditioning 854 854  
USB port 88 88  
Floor mats 70    
Metal pedals 102 102  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 700 480  
Limited Package     2,937
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 2,790 2,295 7,650
Options (change) 2,465 2,030 6,822
Destination 620 620 750
Total Price $29,635 $33,290 $34,900
Total Invoice $28,130 $31,658 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,432
Model Year200920092012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeOptima
TrimBaseGXPSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,635$33,290$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-175-8,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$33,115$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,480$0
Total Invoice$28,130$31,658$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-166-7,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,130$31,492$24,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,362$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092012
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
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
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
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
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,510$1,685$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166-7,634

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3005100%

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