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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,625

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $8,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,375 $39,785
Premium Package 575  
Air conditioning 960  
USB port 100  
5-speed automatic 995  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 506  
Air conditioning 854  
USB port 88  
5-speed automatic 886  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,630 1,100
Options (change) 2,334 1,056
Destination 620 850
Total Price $33,625 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,563
Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,625$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-11,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$30,630

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,935$14,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length157.2 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height50.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.653.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1000143%
Total Not Requested-300-43%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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