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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: $35,020

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,484

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $9,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTorrentExplorerExplorer
TrimGXPXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,420 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $27,508 $32,489 $40,196
Sun and Sound Package 1,580    
Class II trailer hitch 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 50    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 90 90
Roof rails 150    
Roof rack crossbars 150 140 140
Leather seating surfaces 595    
AWD 1,995 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Polished alloy wheels   1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Sun and Sound Package 1,311    
Class II trailer hitch 290    
Bluetooth cell phone link 42    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 29 86 86
Roof rails 125    
Roof rack crossbars 125 133 133
Leather seating surfaces 494    
AWD 1,865 2,053 2,054
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Polished alloy wheels   1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 4,905 8,920 5,240
Options (change) 4,281 8,486 4,990
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $35,020 $43,935 $48,325
Total Invoice $32,484 $41,970 $46,181

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year200920182018
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)260, 7?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,020$43,935$48,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,435-9,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,020$38,500$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$32,484$41,970$46,181
Adjustments for Features0-5,192-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,484$36,778$37,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$253

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
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$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $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 $50$50
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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  
Total Value of Features$6,535$11,970$16,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,435$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,192-9,150

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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
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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