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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,010

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $12,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,475

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $10,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTorrentAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGXPLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,420 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $27,508 $31,389 $36,801
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Sun and Sound Package 1,580    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 150 90 90
Roof rails 150 195  
Leather seating surfaces 595    
AWD 1,995    
Sunroof   995 995
Polished alloy wheels   1,100  
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
275/55R20   695  
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio   100 100
Transmission cooler   95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
4WD w/low range   3,050 3,050
Class II trailer hitch 290    
Sun and Sound Package 1,311    
Engine-block heater 62 62 62
Roof rack crossbars 125 75 75
Roof rails 125 162  
Leather seating surfaces 494    
AWD 1,865    
Sunroof   826 826
Polished alloy wheels   913  
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
275/55R20   577  
6.0L V8   909 909
4.1 axle ratio   83 83
Transmission cooler   79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
4WD w/low range   2,791 2,791
Options (change) 4,895 12,095 5,500
Options (change) 4,272 10,300 4,825
Destination 695 900 900
Total Price $35,010 $47,300 $47,225
Total Invoice $32,475 $42,589 $42,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,305
Model Year200920082008
ModelTorrentAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGXPLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine264hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$35,010$47,300$47,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,010$42,230$41,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,475$42,589$42,526
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-4,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,475$38,024$37,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920082008
ModelTorrentAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGXPLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Purse holder$0  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,385$9,455$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,565-4,746

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentAvalanche
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.5 in130.0 in
Length188.8 in221.3 in
Width71.4 in79.1 in
Height69.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.5,963 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested145044%
Total Not Requested185056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%

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