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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: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,765

Pontiac Torrent   
Difference: $6,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelTorrentPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $19,945 $29,724 $32,601
Preferred Package 1,600    
Security Package 1,090    
Sun and Sound Package 1,285    
Premium Package 795    
Satellite radio 325    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Preferred Package 1,328    
Security Package 905    
Sun and Sound Package 1,067    
Premium Package 660    
Satellite radio 270    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 5,095 475 475
Options (change) 4,230 380 380
Destination 590 820 820
Total Price $27,085 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $24,765 $30,924 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $780
Model Year200620172017
ModelTorrentPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,085$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-7,245-7,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,085$25,045$27,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$24,765$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-6,939-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,765$23,985$26,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620172017
ModelTorrentPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,820$10,065$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,245$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,939-7,035

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
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.3,231 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 OnStar200Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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