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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison

Pontiac Solstice vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:
Pontiac Solstice vs Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Solstice vs. Equinox Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Solstice and Equinox will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price is $3,670 lower than the Pontiac Solstice's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Solstice vs. Equinox Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Equinox LT, the Pontiac Solstice includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $5270 adjustment for the Chevrolet Equinox LT's additional features, the Chevrolet Equinox LT is $3,670 less than the Pontiac Solstice.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,189
Model Year200820122012
ModelSolsticeEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price27,92029,52033,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,270-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price27,92024,25024,885
Cost Above Minimum00635
Total Invoice26,15227,95331,566
Adjustments for Features0-4,990-7,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,15222,96323,593
Cost Above Minimum00630

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Invoice Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Price Comparison (MSRP): Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Pontiac Solstice
Difference: 1,600
Lowest Total Invoice: Pontiac Solstice
Difference: 1,801
Model Year200820122012
ModelSolsticeEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price22,45525,05029,220
Base Invoice21,22023,79827,759
Premium Package690  
Convenience Package395  
Preferred Package625  
Antilock brakes (ABS)895  
Floor mats80  
Rear spoiler275  
Air conditioning960  
5-speed automatic925  
3.0L V6 1,5001,500
Pioneer audio system 395 
AWD 1,7501,750
Premium Package 00
Convenience Package 00
Preferred Package 00
Antilock brakes (ABS) 00
Floor mats 00
Rear spoiler 00
Air conditioning 00
5-speed automatic 00
3.0L V6 1,3201,320
Pioneer audio system 3480
AWD 1,6621,662
Total options4,8453,6453,250
Total options4,3123,3302,982
Destination620825825
Total Price27,92029,52033,295
Total Invoice26,15227,95331,566

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelSolsticeEquinoxEquinox
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Compact spare tire $75$75
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $100$100
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $400$400
USB port $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated side glass $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirrors $40$40
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,485$7,755$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,990-7,973

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelSolsticeEquinox
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.5 in
Length157.2 in187.8 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height50.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,860 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.4 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Exterior temperature gauge50Yes
Total Requested425100%
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%

Option Package Details
LT

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)50Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Pontiac Solstice

Price of the Pontiac Solstice: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Relatively cheap for a sports car.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox

Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It was affordable at the time.
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 0% for 60 months with many other incentives.
Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain.
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No discounts available, since the car is very popular.
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford

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