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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: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,794

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $3,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,945 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Security Package 1,090      
Preferred Package 1,600      
Premium Package 795      
Sun and Sound Package 1,285      
Engine-block heater 35 100 100 100
Satellite radio 325      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Cargo net   65 65 65
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Security Package 905      
Preferred Package 1,328      
Premium Package 660      
Sun and Sound Package 1,067      
Engine-block heater 29 91 91 91
Satellite radio 270      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Cargo net   59 59 59
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 5,130 3,755 2,435 5,295
Options (change) 4,259 3,416 2,216 4,817
Destination 590 875 875 875
Total Price $27,120 $29,755 $34,285 $34,045
Total Invoice $24,794 $28,411 $32,827 $32,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac Torrent
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $815
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,120$29,755$34,285$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-4,750-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$26,820$29,535$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715$1,565
Total Invoice$24,794$28,411$32,827$32,452
Adjustments for Features0-2,802-4,548-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,794$25,609$28,279$27,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,670$1,448

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelTorrentMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
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$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,170$7,105$8,920$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$4,750$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,802-4,548-5,395

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelTorrentMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.4 in
Length188.8 in193.8 in
Width71.4 in73.0 in
Height69.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.8 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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