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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: $25,525

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,020

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $5,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $29,675 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $28,488 $28,699
Convenience Package 395      
Preferred Package 625      
Floor mats 80      
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Air conditioning 960 960    
Metal pedals 115 115    
Convenience Package 352      
Preferred Package 556      
Floor mats 71      
Rear spoiler 245 245    
Air conditioning 854 854    
Metal pedals 102 102    
Options (change) 2,450 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 2,180 1,201 0 0
Destination 620 620 820 820
Total Price $25,525 $30,105 $30,495 $30,715
Total Invoice $24,020 $28,409 $29,308 $29,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,016
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4260hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,525$30,105$30,495$30,715
Adjustments for Features0-450-7,600-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,525$29,655$22,895$23,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$0$895
Total Invoice$24,020$28,409$29,308$29,519
Adjustments for Features0-425-7,304-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,020$27,984$22,004$22,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$0$860

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseGXPTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,025$9,175$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$7,600$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-425-7,304-6,655

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelSolsticeBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in100.0 in
Length157.2 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height50.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft37.1 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%
Club Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

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