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Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092019
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPPremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $27,500
Premium Package 740 575  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
USB port 100 100  
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 651 506  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 70    
USB port 88 88  
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 125
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 100
Destination 620 620 920
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $28,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,644
Model Year200920092019
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPPremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4260hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,725$32,630$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-175-9,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092019
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPPremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,235$2,410$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-336

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092019
ModelSolsticeMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in107.3 in
Length157.2 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.60.0 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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