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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,710

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $32,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,375

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $29,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelZ4Z4Z4Cobalt
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2LT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $18,860
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $17,667
BMW Assist 650 650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,250     795
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       295
USB port       100
BMW Assist 590 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,140     700
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       260
USB port       88
Options (change) 3,300 2,050 2,050 1,190
Options (change) 3,005 1,865 1,865 1,048
Destination 895 895 895 660
Total Price $52,845 $58,095 $67,145 $20,710
Total Invoice $48,840 $53,680 $62,005 $19,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,141
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelZ4Z4Z4Cobalt
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2LT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$52,845$58,095$67,145$20,710
Adjustments for Features-7,925-9,700-11,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$48,395$55,395$20,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$10,475$0
Total Invoice$48,840$53,680$62,005$19,375
Adjustments for Features-7,324-8,963-10,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,516$44,717$51,154$19,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,201$9,638$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelZ4Z4Z4Cobalt
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is2LT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,665$12,440$14,490$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,925$9,700$11,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,324-8,963-10,8510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelZ4Cobalt
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in103.3 in
Length166.9 in180.3 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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%

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