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Pontiac Torrent vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTorrentOptima
TrimGXPEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,420 $20,690
Base Invoice $27,508 $19,255
Sun and Sound Package 1,580  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Sun and Sound Package 1,311  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 2,175 3,275
Options (change) 1,805 2,865
Destination 695 675
Total Price $32,290 $24,640
Total Invoice $30,008 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,491
Model Year20092009
ModelTorrentOptima
TrimGXPEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,290$24,640
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$24,340
Total Invoice$30,008$22,795
Adjustments for Features0-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,008$22,517

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelTorrentOptima
TrimGXPEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009
ModelTorrentOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.1 in
Length188.8 in189.0 in
Width71.4 in71.1 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,919 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent GXP

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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