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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: $27,110

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $8,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,431

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $8,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetle
TrimBaseGXPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $34,950
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $33,553
Premium Package 690 525  
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
Floor mats 80    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Metal pedals 115 115  
Premium Package 614 467  
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
Floor mats 71    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Metal pedals 102 102  
Options (change) 4,035 1,875 0
Options (change) 3,591 1,668 0
Destination 620 620 820
Total Price $27,110 $30,630 $35,770
Total Invoice $25,431 $28,876 $34,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year200820082016
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetle
TrimBaseGXPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp I4260hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,110$30,630$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-475-10,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,110$30,155$25,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,045$0
Total Invoice$25,431$28,876$34,373
Adjustments for Features0-448-9,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,431$28,428$24,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,997$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082016
ModelSolsticeSolsticeBeetle
TrimBaseGXPR-Line SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$325$800$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-448-9,850

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%
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%

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%

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