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

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,450

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,915 $30,470 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $18,820 $29,252 $33,667 $0
Premium Package 690      
Convenience Package 465      
Power Package 625      
OnStar w/XM 1,020      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 150      
Floor mats 60      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Air conditioning 960      
MP3-compatible player 195      
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Premium Package 614      
Convenience Package 414      
Power Package 556      
OnStar w/XM 908      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 134      
Floor mats 53      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 356      
Air conditioning 854      
MP3-compatible player 174      
Leather seating surfaces   598    
Options (change) 4,960 695 0 0
Options (change) 4,415 598 0 0
Destination 575 850 850 850
Total Price $25,450 $32,015 $35,920 $40,635
Total Invoice $23,810 $30,700 $34,517 $850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,226
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine177hp I4220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,450$32,015$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-9,005-11,480-12,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$23,010$24,440$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$4,920
Total Invoice$23,810$30,700$34,517$850
Adjustments for Features0-8,635-11,032-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,810$22,065$23,485$584
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,481$22,901$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI SEGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$510$9,515$11,990$13,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,005$11,480$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,635-11,032-266

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length157.2 in167.6 in
Width71.3 in70.8 in
Height50.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.2,946 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 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
2.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft353.7 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
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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