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

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

Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,030

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,470

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $25,990
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $24,686
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 71    
Options (change) 2,955 960 0
Options (change) 2,630 854 0
Destination 620 620 700
Total Price $26,030 $29,715 $26,690
Total Invoice $24,470 $28,062 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,343
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4260hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,030$29,715$26,690
Adjustments for Features0-750-6,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$28,965$20,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,935$0
Total Invoice$24,470$28,062$25,386
Adjustments for Features0-708-6,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,470$27,354$19,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,884$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticeNew Beetle
TrimBaseGXP2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
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 
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
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,085$1,835$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-708-6,259

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

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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