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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: $33,030

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,642

Pontiac Torrent GXP   
Difference: $2,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTorrentPassat
TrimGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,120 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,292 $27,513
Sun and Sound Package 1,480  
Satellite radio 200  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
AWD 1,625 1,950
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sun and Sound Package 1,228  
Satellite radio 166  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
AWD 1,519 1,900
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 4,295 5,000
Options (change) 3,735 4,687
Destination 615 630
Total Price $33,030 $35,580
Total Invoice $30,642 $32,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Torrent GXP
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year20082006
ModelTorrentPassat
TrimGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,030$35,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,030$34,410
Total Invoice$30,642$32,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,642$31,750

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelTorrentPassat
TrimGXP3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,245$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,080

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Torrent vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelTorrentPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.7 in
Length188.8 in188.2 in
Width71.4 in71.7 in
Height69.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft314.2 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 Passat 3.6 VR6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested076%
Total Not Requested024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested206554%
Total Not Requested176546%

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