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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: $24,895

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,837

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $23,895
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $22,862
Premium Package 740 575  
Air conditioning 960 960  
USB port 100 100  
Floor mats 80    
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 651 506  
Air conditioning 854 854  
USB port 88 88  
Floor mats 70    
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 125
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 100
Destination 620 620 875
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $24,895
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $23,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,772
Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4260hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
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$28,725$32,630$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$23,837
Adjustments for Features0-167-5,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$18,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMazda3
TrimBaseGXPGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
G-vectoring control  $100
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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
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 
Total Value of Features$1,960$2,135$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-5,281

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length157.2 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,876 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 Room50.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 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
5.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.647.1 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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