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Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,085

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,765

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $5,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTorrentPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $19,945 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Preferred Package 1,600      
Security Package 1,090      
Sun and Sound Package 1,285      
Premium Package 795      
Satellite radio 325      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Preferred Package 1,328      
Security Package 905      
Sun and Sound Package 1,067      
Premium Package 660      
Satellite radio 270      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 5,095 470 470 470
Options (change) 4,230 369 369 369
Destination 590 795 795 795
Total Price $27,085 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $24,765 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTorrentPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,085$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,210-3,210-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$28,480$30,970$31,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$24,765$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,073-3,074-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,765$27,269$29,654$30,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,385$2,876

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTorrentPassatPassatPassat
TrimBase2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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 recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,745$5,955$5,955$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210$3,210$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,073-3,074-3,170

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelTorrentPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in191.6 in
Width71.4 in72.2 in
Height69.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.9 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
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested109077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 180W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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