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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: $26,995

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $2,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,330

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $2,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXPKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,455 $28,135 $28,300
Base Invoice $21,220 $26,588 $26,436
Convenience Package 395    
Preferred Package 625    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 895    
CD changer, in-dash 295 295  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Floor mats 80    
Air conditioning 960 960  
Rear spoiler 275 275 479
Convenience Package 352    
Preferred Package 556    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 797    
CD changer, in-dash 263 263  
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Floor mats 71    
Air conditioning 854 854  
Rear spoiler 245 245 310
Options (change) 3,920 1,925 479
Options (change) 3,490 1,714 310
Destination 620 620 700
Total Price $26,995 $30,680 $29,479
Total Invoice $25,330 $28,922 $27,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,940
Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXPKomfort
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4200hp I4
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$26,995$30,680$29,479
Adjustments for Features0-750-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,995$29,930$24,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,935$0
Total Invoice$25,330$28,922$27,446
Adjustments for Features0-707-5,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,330$28,215$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,885$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082009
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassat
TrimBaseGXPKomfort
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$735$1,485$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-707-5,056

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082009
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.3,345 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%

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