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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $42,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $39,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesCobalt
TrimM3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $17,400
Base Invoice $51,630 $16,443
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 695
Leather seating surfaces 950 695
Sunroof 1,050 750
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 612
Leather seating surfaces 865 612
Sunroof 955 660
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Options (change) 5,875 3,010
Options (change) 5,350 2,650
Destination 875 590
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $63,950 $21,000
Total Invoice $59,155 $19,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,416
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesCobalt
TrimM3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8171hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$63,950$21,000
Adjustments for Features-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,565$21,000
Total Invoice$59,155$19,683
Adjustments for Features-4,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,099$19,683

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesCobalt
TrimM3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,920$535
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.3 in
Length178.2 in180.5 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height55.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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