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Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,100

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,695

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelSolsticeRX-8RX-8
TrimGXPGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,135 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $26,588 $28,681 $29,538
Premium Package 525    
Rear spoiler 275    
Air conditioning 960    
Metal pedals 115    
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395    
5-speed automatic 925    
Satellite radio   430 430
Premium Package 467    
Rear spoiler 245    
Air conditioning 854    
Metal pedals 102    
CD changer, in-dash 263    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352    
5-speed automatic 823    
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 3,490 430 430
Options (change) 3,106 344 344
Destination 620 670 670
Total Price $32,245 $32,100 $33,030
Total Invoice $30,314 $29,695 $30,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year200820092009
ModelSolsticeRX-8RX-8
TrimGXPGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$32,245$32,100$33,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,245$29,135$31,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,230
Total Invoice$30,314$29,695$30,552
Adjustments for Features0-2,743-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,314$26,952$29,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,060

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820092009
ModelSolsticeRX-8RX-8
TrimGXPGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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 $0
Total Value of Features$1,735$4,700$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelSolsticeRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in106.4 in
Length157.2 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height50.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft37.6 ft3

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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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