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Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Solstice 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 Year200920082008
ModelPassatSolsticeSolstice
TrimKomfortBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,300 $22,455 $28,135
Base Invoice $26,436 $21,220 $26,588
Rear spoiler 479 275 275
Convenience Package   395  
Preferred Package   625  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   895  
CD changer, in-dash   295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers   395 395
Air conditioning   960 960
Floor mats   80  
Rear spoiler 310 245 245
Convenience Package   352  
Preferred Package   556  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   797  
CD changer, in-dash   263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers   352 352
Air conditioning   854 854
Floor mats   71  
Options (change) 479 3,920 1,925
Options (change) 310 3,490 1,714
Destination 700 620 620
Total Price $29,479 $26,995 $30,680
Total Invoice $27,446 $25,330 $28,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,940
Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatSolsticeSolstice
TrimKomfortBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,479$26,995$30,680
Adjustments for Features-5,4300-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,049$26,995$29,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,935
Total Invoice$27,446$25,330$28,922
Adjustments for Features-5,0560-707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,390$25,330$28,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,885

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year200920082008
ModelPassatSolsticeSolstice
TrimKomfortBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$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$6,165$735$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,430$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0560-707

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatSolstice
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.7 in95.1 in
Length188.2 in157.2 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in50.1 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.2,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft32.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.25.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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