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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,910

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $24,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,523

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $21,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLCobalt
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $23,425
Base Invoice $44,098 $22,137
Temporary spare tire   75
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Temporary spare tire   66
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 0 825
Options (change) 0 726
Destination 895 660
Total Price $49,095 $24,910
Total Invoice $44,993 $23,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,914
Model Year20122009
ModelRLCobalt
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,095$24,910
Adjustments for Features-8,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$24,910
Total Invoice$44,993$23,523
Adjustments for Features-7,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,437$23,523

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelRLCobalt
TrimBaseSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,240$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5560

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelRLCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.3 in
Length195.8 in180.5 in
Width72.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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