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

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,114

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,295

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,420 $23,300
Base Invoice $27,508 $21,721
Sun and Sound Package 1,580  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
AWD 1,995  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Sun and Sound Package 1,311  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
AWD 1,865  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,170 4,164
Options (change) 3,670 3,924
Destination 695 650
Total Price $34,285 $28,114
Total Invoice $31,873 $26,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,699
Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,285$28,114
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$28,114
Total Invoice$31,873$26,295
Adjustments for Features-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,994$26,295

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentRabbit / GTI
TrimGXPGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$5,060$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelTorrentRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in165.8 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft341.8 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
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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