Pontiac Torrent Pontiac Torrent 2009 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,585

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $7,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,280

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $7,223

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseGXPA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,820 $29,420 $39,500
Base Invoice $23,207 $27,508 $36,736
Preferred Package 1,595    
Sun and Sound Package 1,580 1,580  
Bluetooth cell phone link 50 50  
Leather seating surfaces 845 595  
Roof rails   150  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Cargo net     155
Aluminum roof rails     300
Preferred Package 1,324    
Sun and Sound Package 1,311 1,311  
Bluetooth cell phone link 42 42  
Leather seating surfaces 701 494  
Roof rails   125  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Cargo net     144
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 4,070 2,375 1,030
Options (change) 3,378 1,972 960
Destination 695 695 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $29,585 $32,490 $37,337
Total Invoice $27,280 $30,175 $34,503

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Pontiac Torrent dealer quotes or Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,238
Model Year200920092018
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseGXPA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6264hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,585$32,490$37,337
Adjustments for Features0-75-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$32,415$34,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$0
Total Invoice$27,280$30,175$34,503
Adjustments for Features0-70-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,280$30,105$31,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200920092018
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseGXPA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry  $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Purse holder$0$0 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,085$5,160$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-70-2,985

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092018
ModelTorrentA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in169.8 in
Width71.4 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft339.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested49037%
Total Not Requested82563%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Pontiac models.