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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: $33,230

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,809

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $10,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,120 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $26,292 $31,897 $39,442
Side curtain airbags 395    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Roof rails 150    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 90 90
Roof rack crossbars 150 140 140
Satellite radio 200    
Leather seating surfaces 595    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995    
AWD 1,625 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Package 202A   3,225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Side curtain airbags 328    
Class II trailer hitch 290    
Roof rails 125    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 29 86 86
Roof rack crossbars 125 133 133
Satellite radio 166    
Leather seating surfaces 494    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 826    
AWD 1,519 1,910 1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Package 202A   3,064  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Options (change) 4,495 9,290 5,465
Options (change) 3,902 8,836 5,202
Destination 615 945 945
Total Price $33,230 $43,635 $47,710
Total Invoice $30,809 $41,678 $45,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year200820162016
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,230$43,635$47,710
Adjustments for Features0-6,085-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,230$37,550$37,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435
Total Invoice$30,809$41,678$45,589
Adjustments for Features0-5,812-9,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,809$35,866$36,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
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  
Tow hook(s), front $40$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 system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,360$11,445$15,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,085$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,812-9,293

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelTorrentExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in198.3 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested132549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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