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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,120

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,794

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $3,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $19,945 $24,443 $26,762
Security Package 1,090    
Preferred Package 1,600    
Sun and Sound Package 1,285    
Premium Package 795    
Engine-block heater 35 75 75
Satellite radio 325    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Security Package 905    
Preferred Package 1,328    
Sun and Sound Package 1,067    
Premium Package 660    
Engine-block heater 29 66 66
Satellite radio 270    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 5,130 3,850 2,325
Options (change) 4,259 3,388 2,046
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $27,120 $30,270 $31,470
Total Invoice $24,794 $28,656 $29,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac Torrent
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $875
Model Year200620152015
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,120$30,270$31,470
Adjustments for Features0-3,155-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$27,115$28,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$24,794$28,656$29,633
Adjustments for Features0-2,987-2,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,794$25,669$26,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Total Value of Features$2,870$6,025$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,155$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,987-2,924

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelTorrentMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.8 in
Length188.8 in191.5 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested109077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested26525%
Total Not Requested77575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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