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Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,195

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,780

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $6,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,120 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,292 $29,479 $34,952
Side curtain airbags 395    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Roof rails 150    
Roof rack crossbars 150 120 120
Satellite radio 200    
Leather seating surfaces 595    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995    
AWD 1,625 2,000 2,000
255/50HR20   1,195  
Package 201A   2,075  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095 2,095
Side curtain airbags 328    
Class II trailer hitch 290    
Roof rails 125    
Roof rack crossbars 125 106 106
Satellite radio 166    
Leather seating surfaces 494    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 826    
AWD 1,519 1,820 1,820
255/50HR20   1,016  
Package 201A   1,764  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 4,460 8,055 4,785
Options (change) 3,873 6,988 4,208
Destination 615 825 825
Total Price $33,195 $40,400 $43,145
Total Invoice $30,780 $37,292 $39,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,672
Model Year200820112011
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,195$40,400$43,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$37,645$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$30,780$37,292$39,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,543-5,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,780$34,749$34,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$297$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
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
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,000$9,755$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,543-5,533

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelTorrentExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in197.1 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested140089%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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