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Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,315

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,855

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelS40S40SolsticeSolstice
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $25,045 $29,008
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Premium Package     740 575
CD changer, in-dash     295 295
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     395 395
Air conditioning     960 960
Floor mats     80  
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Premium Package     651 506
CD changer, in-dash     263 263
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers     352 352
Air conditioning     854 854
Floor mats     70  
Options (change) 3,000 2,000 2,470 2,225
Options (change) 2,820 1,880 2,190 1,975
Destination 850 850 620 620
Total Price $30,050 $34,000 $29,315 $33,220
Total Invoice $28,298 $32,011 $27,855 $31,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 2.4i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelS40S40SolsticeSolstice
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8225, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,050$34,000$29,315$33,220
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,9300-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$29,070$29,315$33,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$3,730
Total Invoice$28,298$32,011$27,855$31,603
Adjustments for Features-3,112-4,6420-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,186$27,369$27,855$31,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0$3,582

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelS40S40SolsticeSolstice
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000$1000
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,790$1,860$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,930$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,112-4,6420-166

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20102009
ModelS40Solstice
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length176.2 in157.2 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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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