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

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,585

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,280

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $2,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseGXPA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,820 $29,420 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $23,207 $27,508 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Preferred Package 1,595          
Sun and Sound Package 1,580 1,580        
Bluetooth cell phone link 50 50        
Leather seating surfaces 845 595        
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cargo net     150 150 150 150
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Preferred Package 1,324          
Sun and Sound Package 1,311 1,311        
Bluetooth cell phone link 42 42        
Leather seating surfaces 701 494        
Cold Weather Package     467 467 467  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Cargo net     139 139 139 139
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Options (change) 4,070 2,225 1,450 1,450 1,450 700
Options (change) 3,378 1,847 1,350 1,350 1,350 650
Destination 695 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $29,585 $32,340 $32,245 $34,945 $35,545 $42,695
Total Invoice $27,280 $30,050 $30,053 $32,563 $33,121 $39,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseGXPA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6264hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,585$32,340$32,245$34,945$35,545$42,695
Adjustments for Features-1750-930-930-2,630-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$32,340$31,315$34,015$32,915$37,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$2,700$1,600$6,400
Total Invoice$27,280$30,050$30,053$32,563$33,121$39,769
Adjustments for Features-1610-867-867-2,451-4,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,119$30,050$29,186$31,696$30,670$35,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,931$0$2,510$1,484$5,944

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelTorrentTorrentA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseGXPA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225    
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Purse holder$0$0    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding passenger seat$150     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,985$4,810$5,740$5,740$7,440$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$930$930$2,630$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610-867-867-2,451-4,639

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelTorrentA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in103.8 in
Length188.8 in175.4 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 mirror150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested57544%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

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