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Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTorrentTorrent
TrimEXBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $23,520 $28,120
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,991 $26,292
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
CD changer, remote 375    
Sun and Sound Package   1,480 1,480
Preferred Package   1,595  
Leather seating surfaces   845 595
Side curtain airbags   395 395
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
CD changer, remote 288    
Sun and Sound Package   1,228 1,228
Preferred Package   1,324  
Leather seating surfaces   701 494
Side curtain airbags   328 328
Options (change) 2,475 4,315 2,470
Options (change) 2,122 3,581 2,050
Destination 590 615 615
Total Price $22,165 $28,450 $31,205
Total Invoice $20,317 $26,187 $28,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,135
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTorrentTorrent
TrimEXBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT4A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/65-16235/50-18
Total Price$22,165$28,450$31,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$26,565$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,930
Total Invoice$20,317$26,187$28,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-1,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$24,452$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,918

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaTorrentTorrent
TrimEXBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225$225
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Purse holder $0$0
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,810$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,735-1,587

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaTorrent
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length185.8 in188.8 in
Width71.5 in71.4 in
Height55.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.668.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range225No
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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