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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: $28,740

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,342

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $1,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGXPGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $23,695
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $22,747
Premium Package 740 575  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
Metal pedals 115 115  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Premium Package 651 506  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 70    
Metal pedals 102 102  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 1,895 1,650 5,530
Options (change) 1,677 1,462 5,310
Destination 620 620 770
Total Price $28,740 $32,645 $29,995
Total Invoice $27,342 $31,090 $28,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year200920092011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGXPGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4260hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,740$32,645$29,995
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,740$32,470$25,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$27,342$31,090$28,827
Adjustments for Features0-167-4,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,342$30,923$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092011
ModelSolsticeSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGXPGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$1,935$2,110$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-4,402

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length157.2 in165.4 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.646.0 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1275131%
Total Not Requested-300-31%

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 / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192545%
Total Not Requested232555%

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