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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: $29,945

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,780

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $3,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,375 $28,025
Base Invoice $29,008 $26,904
Premium Package 575  
Air conditioning 960  
USB port 100  
5-speed automatic 995  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 506  
Air conditioning 854  
USB port 88  
5-speed automatic 886  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,630 1,100
Options (change) 2,334 1,056
Destination 620 820
Total Price $33,625 $29,945
Total Invoice $31,962 $28,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,776
Model Year20092016
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,625$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$25,165
Total Invoice$31,962$28,780
Adjustments for Features0-4,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$24,186

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
TrimGXPGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
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
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,760$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSolsticeGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length157.2 in167.5 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,278 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.652.7 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 / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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