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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Torrent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Torrent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,435

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $9,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $9,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerTorrent
TrimXLTLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $29,420
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $27,508
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Package 202A 3,225    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,995
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 150
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 35
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595  
Class II trailer hitch     350
Bluetooth cell phone link     50
Roof rails     150
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Leather seating surfaces     595
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Package 202A 3,064    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
AWD 1,910 1,910 1,865
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 125
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 29
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565  
Class II trailer hitch     290
Bluetooth cell phone link     42
Roof rails     125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     826
Leather seating surfaces     494
Options (change) 9,290 5,465 4,320
Options (change) 8,836 5,202 3,796
Destination 945 945 695
Total Price $43,635 $47,710 $34,435
Total Invoice $41,678 $45,589 $31,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Torrent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,915
Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerTorrent
TrimXLTLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$43,635$47,710$34,435
Adjustments for Features-6,035-9,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$38,035$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$41,678$45,589$31,999
Adjustments for Features-5,764-9,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,914$36,344$31,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerTorrent
TrimXLTLimitedGXP
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,395$15,035$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,035$9,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,764-9,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTorrent
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.5 in
Length198.3 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height70.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested132549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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