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Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,340

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,050

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,420 $32,260
Base Invoice $27,508 $29,878
Sun and Sound Package 1,580  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Bluetooth cell phone link 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Cargo net   40
Temporary spare tire   395
Sun and Sound Package 1,311  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Bluetooth cell phone link 42  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Cargo net   32
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,225 1,135
Options (change) 1,847 997
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,340 $34,190
Total Invoice $30,050 $31,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $541
Model Year20092011
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine264hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,340$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$33,025
Total Invoice$30,050$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,050$30,591

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,735$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelTorrentRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.5 in106.4 in
Length188.8 in175.6 in
Width71.4 in69.7 in
Height69.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,919 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.6 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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