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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: $28,625

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,240

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGXP2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 740 575      
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
Premium Package 651 506      
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 70        
Options (change) 1,780 1,535 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,575 1,360 0 0 0
Destination 620 620 770 770 770
Total Price $28,625 $32,530 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $27,240 $30,988 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,724
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGXP2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,625$32,530$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,170-6,170-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,625$32,355$24,495$26,795$27,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$27,240$30,988$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-167-5,924-5,923-6,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,240$30,821$23,516$25,723$26,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$2,207$2,835

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelSolsticeSolsticePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseGXP2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic 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
Boost gauge $75   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,735$1,910$7,905$7,905$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,170$6,170$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-5,924-5,923-6,019

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelSolsticePassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length157.2 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,167 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 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 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 Volume5.6 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1275131%
Total Not Requested-300-31%

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%

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