Question From Robert: I’m looking at 2 SUVs for my wife and wasn’t sure which was a better buy. The two are Pontiac Torrent and Nissan Rogue. We like the Pontiac brand and that it is American but we also like the price of the Nissan as well as the fuel efficiency.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi, Robert. Welcome to our blog! To best help you chose the right SUV for you, we will have to compare both.

For a 2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $21,699.00
MSRP: $28,265.00
ePrice: $21,699.00
Savings: $6,566.00
% OFF MSRP: 23.23 %

For a 2008 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $18,876.00
MSRP: $22,260.00
ePrice: $18,876.00
Savings: $3,384.00
% OFF MSRP: 15.20 %

Even with the bigger discount for the Torrent the price for the Nissan Rogue is still cheaper, that gives one point for the Rogue.

For the used market, we don’t have prices for the Nissan Rogue, because it is a new model that just was released a couple months ago.

For a 2007 Pontiac Torrent with 25,000 miles, prices range from $13,200 (being in above average condition) to $12,500 (being in average condition) and $11,800 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices.

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2008 Nissan Rogue

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent

The Torrent has a slightly better rating on the crash test.

The Factory Warranty is the same for both vehicles.

The estimated fuel economy for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent is 17 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the Highway. If we calculate an average of 20.5 MPG for the Torrent and an average of 12,000 per year, you will need to use a total of 585.37 gallons per year. Using the national average of $4.039 a gallon of gasoline, the total cost for one year with the Torrent will be $2,364.29.

The estimated fuel economy for the 2008 Nissan Rogue is 22 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the Highway. If we calculate an average of 24.5 MPG for the Rogue and an average of 12,000 per year, you will need to use a total of 489.80 gallons per year. Using the national average of $4.039 a gallon of gasoline, the total cost for one year with the Rogue will be $1,978.29.

In our opinion it will probably be a better option to go with the 2008 Nissan Rogue. It is cheaper, depreciates less and has a better fuel economy, compared with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent. Let us know if you have any other question.

Question From Manny:
Pontiac Torrent 2008

Base Model with PCM, PCJ & ASF

Base Modem with PCM & ASF

GXP Base Modem with PCM & ASF

GXP with ASF

Located in NJ
Queen of the Road:  Hello there. Sorry to rain on your selections, but these are what we currently offer for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent:

A. 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

B. GXP 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

C. GXP 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

Pick one and we can start from there.

Question: 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 10,000 miles w & w/o navigation. Thanks!

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do your car price researching for you.

For a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP with 10,000 miles, prices range from $19,600 (being in above average condition) to $18,900 (being in average condition) and $18,200 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $20.1k to $21.7k.