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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTorrent
TrimEX TurboGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $28,120
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,292
Premium Package 2,150  
Sun and Sound Package   1,480
Satellite radio   200
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather seating surfaces   595
AWD   1,625
Premium Package 1,920  
Sun and Sound Package   1,228
Satellite radio   166
Side curtain airbags   328
Leather seating surfaces   494
AWD   1,519
Options (change) 2,150 4,295
Options (change) 1,920 3,735
Destination 750 615
Total Price $27,600 $33,030
Total Invoice $25,750 $30,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,799
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTorrent
TrimEX TurboGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,600$33,030
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$32,930
Total Invoice$25,750$30,642
Adjustments for Features0-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,750$30,549

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTorrent
TrimEX TurboGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Pontiac Torrent

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaTorrent
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in188.8 in
Width72.1 in71.4 in
Height57.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.468.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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