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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: $31,205

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,957

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $1,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,120 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,292 $24,458
Sun and Sound Package 1,480  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   360
Temporary spare tire   395
Sun and Sound Package 1,228  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   288
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,470 6,130
Options (change) 2,050 5,562
Destination 615 650
Total Price $31,205 $33,215
Total Invoice $28,957 $30,670

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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: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399
Model Year20082008
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPAutomatic
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$31,205$33,215
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$32,875
Total Invoice$28,957$30,670
Adjustments for Features0-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,957$30,356

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelTorrentRX-8
TrimGXPAutomatic
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,735$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-314

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelTorrentRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.5 in106.4 in
Length188.8 in174.3 in
Width71.4 in69.7 in
Height69.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,919 lb.3,075 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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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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested347559%
Total Not Requested237541%

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