2009 Pontiac Solstice

2009 Pontiac Solstice Price Range: $24,275 - $30,375

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Solstice is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical convertible. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Pontiac Solstice and the Pontiac Solstice perform roughly comparably when it comes to gas mileage. With respect to gas mileage, the typical convertible and the Pontiac Solstice don't differ much. The average convertible is tremendously more expensive than the Pontiac Solstice regarding MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the typical convertible over the Pontiac Solstice.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Pontiac Solstice than with the typical convertible.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Solstice offers a bit more head room than the typical convertible, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The typical convertible is tremendously heavier than the Pontiac Solstice. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical convertible than the Solstice because of its bigger tank. The Pontiac Solstice and the typical convertible compete for the same parking spaces. The Solstice's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the typical convertible is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical convertible packs quite a wallop and will knock the Pontiac Solstice down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Solstice and the average convertible most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Solstice's engine is significantly smaller than the average convertible's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical convertible packs quite a wallop compared to the Pontiac Solstice regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average convertible is tremendously more powerful than the Pontiac Solstice.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Solstice isn't quite as generous as the average convertible's.