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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $14,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $12,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLCobalt
TrimBaseSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $19,695
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $18,612
Leather seating surfaces     695
CD changer, in-dash     295
Sunroof     750
Leather seating surfaces     612
CD changer, in-dash     260
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 0 0 1,740
Options (change) 0 0 1,532
Destination 885 885 660
Total Price $36,190 $39,740 $22,095
Total Invoice $33,741 $36,997 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,189
Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLCobalt
TrimBaseSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,190$39,740$22,095
Adjustments for Features-4,020-6,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,170$33,520$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$33,741$36,997$20,804
Adjustments for Features-3,748-5,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,993$31,206$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,213$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201120112008
ModelTLTLCobalt
TrimBaseSH-AWDSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,465$7,665$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$6,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,748-5,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112008
ModelTLCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.3 in
Length195.3 in180.5 in
Width74.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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