1998 Pontiac Bonneville

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$22,545 - $29,545

Original MSRP:
$20,629 - $27,034

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
See all Safety Rating Results
1998 Pontiac Bonneville Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V089
Number of Units Affected 99,269
Summary These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence". A retaining clip, which secures the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the manual valve. If the link disconnects, the indicated gear on the transmission lever (PRNDL) may differ from the actual hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects "drive" and the transmission is actually in "reverse", a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type retainer. Owner notification was expected to begin during May 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Dates of Manufacture August 1998 - January 1999
Manufacturer Recall Number 99011

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Models & Prices

1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE $22,545 $20,629 $336 / Month*

1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE 1SG
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SE 1SG Pkg (CMI) $22,820 $21,337 $348 / Month*
4dr Sdn SE 1SH Pkg (CMI) $23,820 $22,272 $363 / Month*

1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 1SG
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SSE 1SG Pkg (CMI) $27,820 $26,012 $424 / Month*

1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn SSE $29,545 $27,034 $441 / Month*

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
City 17/hwy 27 (3.8L supercharged engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 19/hwy 28 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Aggressive ribbed monotone body-side applique    
Composite halogen headlamps
Daytime running lamps w/twilight sentinel
Dual heated pwr mirrors w/blue tint (RH convex)    
Dual sport mirrors (LH remote/RH manual)      
Dual sport pwr mirrors (RH convex)      
Extensive acoustical insulation
Extensive anti-corrosion protection
Fog lamps
Monotone ground effects pkg    
Rear decklid spoiler
Soft fascia-type bumpers w/integral rub strips
Soft-Ray tinted glass
Wide-ribbed monotone body-side moldings    
INTERIOR Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
12-way pwr articulating driver/front passenger seats      
4-spoke leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/radio controls  
4-spoke urethane tilt steering wheel      
6-way pwr driver seat      
6-way pwr driver/front passenger seats      
Accessory emergency road kit-inc: spotlight, first aid kit, gloves, air hose, windshield scraper    
Auto elect air conditioning-inc: outside temp gauge  
Automatic pwr door locks w/lockout protection, unlock/relock feature
Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel/voltage/ coolant temp/oil pressure gauges
Cartegena cloth 45/45 front bucket seats      
Cartegena cloth 45/55 split front bench seat w/manual recliners      
Cruise control
Driver info center gauges-inc: elect compass, check oil level, low washer fluid, low coolant, change oil, hood/trunk ajar, lamp monitor, oil pressure, voltage, coolant temp    
Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors      
Electric rear window defogger
Electrochromic rearview mirror    
ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer-inc: seek-up/down, search & replay, anti-theft, digital clock, (6) speakers      
ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc-inc: seek-up/down, search & replay, digital clock, anti-theft, Bose 8-speaker sound system    
ETR AM/FM stereo w/digital clock, (4) speakers      
EYE-CUE head-up display w/motorized adjustment-inc: vehicle speed, turn signal indicator, high beam, low fuel warning    
Fixed mast antenna      
Flash-to-pass
Front center storage armrest w/dual cupholders      
Front floor console w/storage, rear heat/air cond vents  
Front/rear floor mats
Full feature anti-theft system w/lights/horn-inc: fuel-filler door lock    
Illuminated entry system w/theater dimming  
Interior roof console  
Lamp group-inc: front overhead console, ashtray, glove box, trunk, rear rail courtesy lights
Manual air conditioning    
PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system
Prado leather 45/45 front bucket seats  
Pwr antenna  
Pwr windows w/driver-side "express-down" feature
Rear assist handles
Rear center armrest w/dual cupholders  
Rear seat pass-through
Remote decklid release  
Remote keyless entry-inc: panic mode, activation verification, retained accessory pwr, personalization  
Systems monitor lights-inc: coolant temp, oil pressure, parking brake, voltage    
Trunk storage net  
Valet trunk lock-out  
Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, check engine, brake/security systems, airbag, headlamp-on
MECHANICAL Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
15" bolt-on wheel covers      
16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels      
16" silver 3-blade cast aluminum wheels    
18 gallon fuel tank
2.84 axle ratio      
3.06 axle ratio  
3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 Series II engine
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
690-CCA Delco Freedom II battery w/rundown protection
Brake/transmission shift interlock system
Compact spare tire
Computer Command Ride (CCR)      
Driver-selectable transmission shift modes (Normal/Performance)
Dual stainless steel exhaust outlets    
Electronic load leveling-inc: external air pump    
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent Chapman strut rear suspension w/lower A-arm
Independent deflected-disc MacPherson strut front suspension
Magna-Steer variable-effort pwr rack & pinion steering  
P215/65R15 touring SBR BSW tires      
P225/60R16 touring SBR BSW tires  
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering      
Stainless steel exhaust system    
Traction control    
No Category Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES CONTENTS OF "1SG" EQUIPMENT PKG**    
**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES CONTENTS OF "1SH" EQUIPMENT PKG**      
**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES EQUIPMENT WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACES BASE MODELS STANDARD EQUIPMENT**      
SAFETY Features
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Driver & front passenger next generation reduced-force airbags
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front height-adjustable shoulder belts
Front/rear center lap belts      
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts
Rear center lap belt  
Rear child safety door locks
Rear shoulder belt child comfort guides
Side guard door beams

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
16" 5-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS    
16" 5-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: QNX Tires)      
16" CHROME TORQUE STAR ALUMINUM WHEELS    
16" CHROME TORQUE STAR ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: QNX Tires)      
16" GOLD CROSSLACE ALUMINUM WHEELS  
16" GOLD CROSSLACE ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: QNX Tires)      
6-WAY PWR PASSENGER SEAT (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: PF5, N73 or P05 Wheels, QNX Tires)      
COMPUTER COMMAND RIDE      
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE, 7-BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, search & replay, anti-theft, digital clock      
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE, 7-BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, search & replay, anti-theft, digital clock *CREDIT*      
ETR AM STEREO/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER -inc: seek-up/down, search & replay, anti-theft, digital clock      
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR LOADING CASSETTE -inc: auto-reverse, seek-up/down, search & replay, anti-theft, digital clock *CREDIT*    
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
FULL-FEATURE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM W/LIGHTS/ HORN -inc: fuel-filler door lock (REQ: 1SD Opt Pkg)      
H4U SLE APPEARANCE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN
PRELIMINARY INVOICE
PWR ANTENNA (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg)      
PWR GLASS SUNROOF *deletes overhead console*  
PWR SUNROOF (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: PF5, N73 or P05 Wheels, QNX Tires) *w/__E7 or __27 Seats deletes interior roof console*      
RADIO ENHANCEMENT PKG -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, (6) speakers (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: PF5, N73 or P05 Wheels, QNX Tires)      
REAR DECKLID SPOILER DELETE *CREDIT*
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: retained accessory pwr, personalization, panic mode, activation verification, central unlocking (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg)      
SLE SPECIAL EDITION APPEARANCE PKG -inc: SSE exterior styling for front/rear fascias/fog lamps/grille/body-side applique, dual exhaust *Affects Color Availability* (REQ: 1SC or 1SD Opt Pkg) *GROSS*      
SLE SPECIAL EDITION APPEARANCE PKG -inc: SSE exterior styling for front/rear fascias/fog lamps/grille/body-side applique, dual exhaust *Affects Color Availability* *NET*      
SSEi SUPERCHARGER PKG -inc: 3.8L supercharged engine, P225/60HR16 tires, SSEi floor mats/ nameplates, instrument cluster w/boost gauge    
TRACTION CONTROL      
TRACTION CONTROL (N/A w/__E6 Seats, 1SA Opt Pkg) (REQ: PF5, N73 or P05 Wheels, QNX Tires)      
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
CALIFORNIA EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the state of California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)    
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut or California w/Federal Emissions* (REQ: FE9 Emissions)    
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California Emissions* (REQ: YF5 Emissions)    
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, New York, Massachusetts or Connecticut Emissions* (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions)    
FEDERAL EMISSIONS
NEW YORK/MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS    
ENGINE Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
3.8L (231) SFI V6 3800 SERIES II ENGINE (STD)
3.8L (231) SFI V6 SUPERCHARGED 3800 SERIES II ENGINE -inc: 2.93 axle ratio (REQ: WA6 SSEi Supercharger Pkg)    
No Header Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
********************************************* CMI VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON & IDAHO *********************************************    
OPTION PACKAGE Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
"VALUE PRICED" OPT PKG -inc: computer command ride, 12-way pwr articulating driver/front passenger seats      
"VALUE PRICED" OPT PKG -inc:trunk storage net, illum entry system, remote decklid release, pwr mirrors, 6-way pwr driver seat, variable- effort pwr steering, dual illum visor vanity mirrors, ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer, 6-speakers, remote keyless entry, 16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, pwr antenna      
"VALUE PRICED" OPT PKG -inc:trunk storage net, illum entry system, remote decklid release, pwr mirrors, 6-way pwr driver seat, variable- effort pwr steering, dual illum visor vanity mirrors, ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/compact disc, graphic equalizer, 6-speakers, remote keyless entry, 16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, pwr antenna, elect auto air cond, leather seats      
OPT PKG -inc: base vehicle    
OPT PKG -inc: trunk storage net, illum entry system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, remote decklid release,dual pwr mirrors (RH convex), 6-way pwr driver seat, remote keyless entry, variable-effort pwr steering,dual illum visor vanity mirrors *NET*      
OPT PKG -inc: trunk storage net, illum entry system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, remote decklid release,dual pwr mirrors (RH convex), 6-way pwr driver seat, remote keyless entry, variable-effort pwr steering,dual illum visor vanity mirrors, cloth bucket seats, 6-speaker sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls,16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 tires *NET*      
OPT PKG -inc: trunk storage net, illum entry system, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, remote decklid release,dual pwr mirrors (RH convex), 6-way pwr driver seat, remote keyless entry, variable-effort pwr steering,dual illum visor vanity mirrors,leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, (6) speakers, 16" 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P225/60R16 tires, elect auto air cond, leather bucket seats, pwr antenna *NET*      
PAINT TYPE Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
SOLID PAINT (STD)
SEAT TYPE Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
CARTEGENA CLOTH 45/45 BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
CARTEGENA CLOTH 45/45 FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: front floor console w/storage, rear heat/air cond vents, interior roof console, dual illum visor vanity mirrors (N/A w/1SD Opt Pkg)      
CARTEGENA CLOTH 45/55 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (STD) (REQ: 1SA or 1SB Opt Pkg)      
PRADO LEATHER 45/45 ARTICULATING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) *Leather in seating area only*      
PRADO LEATHER 45/45 ARTICULATING FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 12-way pwr driver/front passenger seats *Leather in seating area only*      
PRADO LEATHER 45/45 FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) *Leather in seating area only*    
PRADO LEATHER 45/45 FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: front floor console w/storage, rear heat/air cond vents, interior roof console, dual illum visor vanity mirrors, rear armrest w/storage, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift handle (N/A w/1SA Opt Pkg)      
TIRES Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
P215/65R15 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 1SA or 1SB Opt Pkg)      
P225/60HR16 BSW TIRES (REQ: WA6 Supercharger Pkg)    
P225/60R16 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (STD)  
P225/60R16 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES -inc: 3.06 axle ratio (REQ: PF5, N73 or P05 Wheels)      
TRANSMISSION Options
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Technical Specifications

Brakes
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.27 10.8 x 1.27 10.8 x 1.27 10.8 x 1.27
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Trunk Volume (ft) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Engine
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Displacement 3.8L/231 3.8L/231 3.8L/231 3.8L/231
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200 205 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000 230 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Height, Overall (in) 55.7 55.7 55.7 55.7
Length, Overall (in) 200.5 200.5 202.1 202.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
Wheelbase (in) 110.8 110.8 110.8 110.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5
Fuel Tank
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0
Steering
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.9
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable-Effort Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable-Effort Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable-Effort Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.7 41.7 41.7 41.7
Suspension
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Chapman Strut Chapman Strut Chapman Strut Chapman Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Front Tire Size P215/65R15 P225/60R16 P225/60HR16 P225/60HR16
Rear Tire Size P215/65R15 P225/60R16 P225/60HR16 P225/60HR16
Transmission
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Front Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Front Leg Room (in) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.8 59.8 59.8 59.8
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 108.8 108.8 108.8 108.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.3 38.3 38.3 38.3
Second Leg Room (in) 38.0 38.0 38.0 38.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 59.4 59.4 59.4 59.4
Weight Information
SE SE 1SG SSE 1SG SSE
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3487 3487 3558 3558

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger next generation reduced-force airbags
Front/rear outboard manual lap/shoulder safety belts
Front height-adjustable shoulder belts
Rear shoulder belt child comfort guides
Front/rear center lap belts
Brake/transmission shift interlock system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Rear child safety door locks
Daytime running lamps w/twilight sentinel
Side guard door beams
Rear center lap belt
Traction control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.