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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $16,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $15,291

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Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCobalt
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $19,695
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $18,612
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 695
Sunroof 1,050   1,050 1,050   0 750
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Luxury Package   0     0    
Premium Package   2,450          
Wood trim           0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430            
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865 612
Sunroof 955   955 955   0 660
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Luxury Package   0     0    
Premium Package   2,230          
Wood trim           0  
Options (change) 4,025 4,950 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500 1,445
Options (change) 3,660 4,505 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365 1,272
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 660
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $38,170 $44,295 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995 $21,800
Total Invoice $35,835 $41,460 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460 $20,544

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,183
Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCobalt
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6171hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$38,170$44,295$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995$21,800
Adjustments for Features-2,245-7,245-5,420-5,445-6,095-7,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,925$37,050$38,975$38,799$43,200$58,360$21,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,050$2,874$7,275$22,435$0
Total Invoice$35,835$41,460$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460$20,544
Adjustments for Features-2,108-6,781-5,074-5,059-5,698-7,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,727$34,679$36,491$36,050$40,387$54,350$20,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$952$2,764$2,323$6,660$20,623$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCobalt
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM3Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  $100$100 
Proximity key $250  $250$250 
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 $0 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0 
App support     $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0 
Surround sound     $250 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights $1000  $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,680$8,680$6,855$6,880$7,530$9,070$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$7,245$5,420$5,445$6,095$7,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,108-6,781-5,074-5,059-5,698-7,1100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.3 in
Length182.5 in180.5 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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