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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentMalibu Classic
TrimGXPLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,420 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,508 $19,304
Sun and Sound Package 1,580  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Remote start   190
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Sun and Sound Package 1,311  
Engine-block heater 62 62
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Remote start   158
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,655 2,485
Options (change) 1,373 2,063
Destination 695 650
Total Price $31,770 $23,455
Total Invoice $29,576 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,767
Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentMalibu Classic
TrimGXPLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,770$23,455
Adjustments for Features-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$23,455
Total Invoice$29,576$22,017
Adjustments for Features-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$22,017

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentMalibu Classic
TrimGXPLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,625$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7920

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in188.3 in
Width71.4 in69.9 in
Height69.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,919 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

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
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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