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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: $26,949

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $461

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,323

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $22,240
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $21,044
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
Premium Package 690 525  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
CD changer, in-dash 295 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Package 2     1,750
Package 1     1,445
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
Premium Package 614 467  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 71    
CD changer, in-dash 263 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Package 2     1,626
Package 1     1,342
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 4,335 2,175 4,069
Options (change) 3,859 1,936 3,639
Destination 620 620 640
Total Price $27,410 $30,930 $26,949
Total Invoice $25,699 $29,144 $25,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,784
Model Year200820082007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4260hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,410$30,930$26,949
Adjustments for Features0-375-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$30,555$21,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,145$0
Total Invoice$25,699$29,144$25,323
Adjustments for Features0-353-5,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,699$28,791$19,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,092$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082007
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top  $4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge $75 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,560$1,935$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-5,408

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082007
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 lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1050120%
Total Not Requested-175-20%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power convertible top4000No
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4515100%

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