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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: $26,915

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,329

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $25,995
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $24,869
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
Premium Package 690 525  
Convenience Package 395    
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Door sill trim plates     125
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
Premium Package 614 467  
Convenience Package 352    
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 71    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 3,920 1,760 125
Options (change) 3,489 1,566 100
Destination 620 620 795
Total Price $26,995 $30,515 $26,915
Total Invoice $25,329 $28,774 $25,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,381
Model Year200820082014
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,995$30,515$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-475-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,995$30,040$18,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0
Total Invoice$25,329$28,774$25,764
Adjustments for Features0-448-7,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,329$28,326$17,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,997$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082014
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPs Grand Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$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 recliner, 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$485$960$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448-7,816

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
ModelSolsticeMazda3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length157.2 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height50.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
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%

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%

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