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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,389

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,021

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXPSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $22,031 $24,446
Convenience Package 395      
Preferred Package 625      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895      
Air conditioning 960 960    
Floor mats 80      
CD changer, in-dash 295 295    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395    
CD changer, remote     499 499
Convenience Package 352      
Preferred Package 556      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797      
Air conditioning 854 854    
Floor mats 71      
CD changer, in-dash 263 263    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352    
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 3,645 1,650 499 499
Options (change) 3,245 1,469 340 340
Destination 620 620 650 640
Total Price $26,720 $30,405 $24,389 $26,879
Total Invoice $25,085 $28,677 $23,021 $25,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,892
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXPSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4260hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,720$30,405$24,389$26,879
Adjustments for Features0-750-5,115-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,720$29,655$19,274$19,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,935$0$725
Total Invoice$25,085$28,677$23,021$25,426
Adjustments for Features0-707-4,828-6,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,085$27,970$18,193$18,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,885$0$725

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXPSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,410$2,160$6,525$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$5,115$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-707-4,828-6,508

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelSolsticeNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in98.8 in
Length157.2 in161.1 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height50.1 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft35.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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