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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,450

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $6,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,915 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,820 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 690      
Convenience Package 465      
Power Package 625      
OnStar w/XM 1,020      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 150      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Air conditioning 960      
MP3-compatible player 195      
Floor mats 60 235    
Premium Package 614      
Convenience Package 414      
Power Package 556      
OnStar w/XM 908      
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 134      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 356      
Air conditioning 854      
MP3-compatible player 174      
Floor mats 53 185    
Options (change) 4,960 235 0 0
Options (change) 4,415 185 0 0
Destination 575 820 820 820
Total Price $25,450 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $23,810 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,143
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,450$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-9,995-12,105-12,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$21,555$22,985$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$23,810$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-9,583-11,620-11,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,810$20,667$22,065$24,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398$3,762

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$385$10,380$12,490$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,995$12,105$12,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,583-11,620-11,716

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelSolsticePassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length157.2 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height50.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft315.9 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
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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