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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: $18,695

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,434

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSolsticeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseis
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,915 $14,690 $18,135
Base Invoice $18,820 $13,777 $16,989
Convenience Package 465    
Power Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 60    
Satellite radio 325 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 495 500 500
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395    
Air conditioning 960    
Touring Value Package   2,405  
Convenience Package 414    
Power Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 356    
Floor mats 53    
Satellite radio 289 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 441 400 400
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352    
Air conditioning 854    
Touring Value Package   2,243  
Options (change) 3,725 3,335 930
Options (change) 3,315 2,987 744
Destination 575 670 670
Total Price $24,215 $18,695 $19,735
Total Invoice $22,710 $17,434 $18,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,894
Model Year200620092009
ModelSolsticeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseis
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4148hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,215$18,695$19,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$16,960$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$22,710$17,434$18,403
Adjustments for Features0-1,618-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,710$15,816$16,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620092009
ModelSolsticeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseis
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$360$2,095$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,618-1,762

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelSolsticeMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length157.2 in178.3 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height50.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.1 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.4 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested247567%
Total Not Requested120033%

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