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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: $22,820

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,237

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $18,135
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $16,989
Premium Package 690 525  
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275 275 325
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 500
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Satellite radio     430
Premium Package 614 467  
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
Floor mats 71    
Rear spoiler 245 245 260
CD changer, in-dash 263 263 400
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 4,610 2,450 4,015
Options (change) 4,104 2,181 3,578
Destination 620 620 670
Total Price $27,685 $31,205 $22,820
Total Invoice $25,944 $29,389 $21,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,722
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,685$31,205$22,820
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$30,730$19,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0
Total Invoice$25,944$29,389$21,237
Adjustments for Features0-447-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,944$28,942$18,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,998$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
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 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, 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$485$960$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-3,015

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred 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
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested192555%

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