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Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,085

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $4,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelTorrentGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,400 $30,245
Preferred Package 1,600  
Security Package 1,090  
Premium Package 795  
Sun and Sound Package 1,285  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   100
Preferred Package 1,328  
Security Package 905  
Premium Package 660  
Sun and Sound Package 1,067  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,095 100
Options (change) 4,230 80
Destination 590 850
Total Price $27,085 $31,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,002
Model Year20062018
ModelTorrentGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,085$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$25,600

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelTorrentGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelTorrentGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in179.8 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Torrent

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Floor mats75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested109077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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