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

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $42,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $38,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelCobalt3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $55,400
Base Invoice $16,443 $51,150
Leather seating surfaces 695 950
Side curtain airbags 395  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 750
Sunroof 750 1,050
Satellite radio 325  
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces 612 865
Side curtain airbags 348  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 685
Sunroof 660 955
Satellite radio 286  
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,010 5,825
Options (change) 2,650 5,300
Destination 590 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $21,000 $63,400
Total Invoice $19,683 $58,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,448
Model Year20062010
ModelCobalt3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/35-19
Total Price$21,000$63,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$58,540
Total Invoice$19,683$58,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$54,131

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelCobalt3-Series
TrimSSM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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, driver 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$585$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,494

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelCobalt3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in108.7 in
Length180.5 in178.2 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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