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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: $34,330

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,591

Pontiac Solstice GXP   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,375 $34,195
Base Invoice $29,008 $32,827
Premium Package 575  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395  
Metal pedals 115  
Air conditioning 960  
5-speed automatic 995  
Premium Package 506  
CD changer, in-dash 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352  
Metal pedals 102  
Air conditioning 854  
5-speed automatic 886  
Options (change) 3,335 0
Options (change) 2,963 0
Destination 620 795
Total Price $34,330 $34,990
Total Invoice $32,591 $33,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,457
Model Year20092013
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,330$34,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,330$31,360
Total Invoice$32,591$33,622
Adjustments for Features0-3,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,591$30,134

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,035$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,488

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,046 lb.3,326 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 GXP

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

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