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

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,640

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,933

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32   
Difference: $658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,375 $32,990
Base Invoice $29,008 $31,283
Premium Package 575  
Metal pedals 115  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395  
Air conditioning 960  
5-speed automatic 995  
Premium Package 506  
Metal pedals 102  
CD changer, in-dash 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352  
Air conditioning 854  
5-speed automatic 886  
Options (change) 3,335 0
Options (change) 2,963 0
Destination 620 650
Total Price $34,330 $33,640
Total Invoice $32,591 $31,933

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,931
Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,330$33,640
Adjustments for Features0-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,330$28,085
Total Invoice$32,591$31,933
Adjustments for Features0-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,591$26,660

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,085$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,273

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length157.2 in165.8 in
Width71.3 in69.3 in
Height50.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.641.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900129%
Total Not Requested-200-29%

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