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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,450

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $30,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,401

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $27,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCobalt
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $17,840
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $17,017
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       795
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sun and Sound Package         995
USB port         100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       700
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sun and Sound Package         876
USB port         88
Options (change) 3,325 1,875 1,400 1,325 1,890
Options (change) 3,025 1,705 1,275 1,205 1,664
Destination 895 895 895 895 720
Total Price $51,120 $55,270 $63,245 $64,220 $20,450
Total Invoice $47,250 $51,080 $58,425 $59,320 $19,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,829
Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCobalt
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$51,120$55,270$63,245$64,220$20,450
Adjustments for Features-7,595-7,595-8,335-9,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$47,675$54,910$54,985$20,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$11,385$11,460$0
Total Invoice$47,250$51,080$58,425$59,320$19,401
Adjustments for Features-7,020-7,019-7,700-8,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,230$44,061$50,725$50,790$19,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,831$10,495$10,560$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122012201220122010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCobalt
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Total Value of Features$8,905$8,905$9,645$10,545$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,595$7,595$8,335$9,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,020-7,019-7,700-8,5300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.3 in
Length193.1 in180.5 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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