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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: $26,515

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,902

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $6,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXP3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $27,513
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Premium Package 690 525  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
CD changer, in-dash 295 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Sport Package     300
Luxury #1 Package     2,750
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Premium Package 614 467  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 71    
CD changer, in-dash 263 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Sport Package     274
Luxury #1 Package     2,513
Options (change) 3,440 2,175 3,050
Options (change) 3,062 1,936 2,787
Destination 620 620 630
Total Price $26,515 $30,930 $33,630
Total Invoice $24,902 $29,144 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $560
Model Year200820082006
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXP3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$26,515$30,930$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-75-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,515$30,855$27,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,340$0
Total Invoice$24,902$29,144$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-71-5,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,902$29,073$25,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,171$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082006
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXP3.6 VR6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,160$1,235$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-5,468

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelSolsticePassat
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.7 in
Length157.2 in188.2 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height50.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1175134%
Total Not Requested-300-34%
Club Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested147539%
Total Not Requested235561%

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