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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Air conditioning 960 960      
USB port 100 100      
Floor mats 80   235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130 130
Air conditioning 854 854      
USB port 88 88      
Floor mats 70   185 185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100 100
Options (change) 1,140 1,060 365 365 365
Options (change) 1,012 942 285 285 285
Destination 620 620 850 850 850
Total Price $27,985 $32,055 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $26,677 $30,570 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,628
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4260hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,985$32,055$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-450-4,465-5,040-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,985$31,605$19,870$20,195$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,620$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$26,677$30,570$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-429-4,280-4,832-5,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,677$30,141$19,049$19,361$21,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,464$0$312$2,804

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPCoastSEDune
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,750$6,765$7,340$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$4,465$5,040$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-4,280-4,832-5,001

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in100.0 in
Length157.2 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.629.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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