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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGXPTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Floor mats 80          
Air conditioning 960 960        
CD changer, in-dash 295 295        
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395        
Metal pedals 115 115        
Premium Package     1,440      
Floor mats 70          
Air conditioning 854 854        
CD changer, in-dash 263 263        
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352        
Metal pedals 102 102        
Premium Package     1,382      
Options (change) 1,845 1,765 1,440 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,641 1,571 1,382 0 0 0
Destination 620 620 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,690 $32,760 $24,985 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $27,306 $31,199 $24,016 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGXPTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,690$32,760$24,985$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,030-2,905-4,005-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,690$32,310$22,955$21,310$21,570$23,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,620$1,645$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$27,306$31,199$24,016$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features0-429-1,951-2,792-3,850-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,306$30,770$22,065$20,485$20,733$22,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,464$1,580$0$248$1,936

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGXPTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000    
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Boost gauge $75    
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,460$2,910$4,490$5,365$6,465$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,030$2,905$4,005$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-1,951-2,792-3,850-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelSolsticeJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in104.4 in
Length157.2 in182.2 in
Width71.3 in70.0 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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