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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: $19,075

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $19,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,846

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $18,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201720172017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZSS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Leather seating surfaces 695   695 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150            
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695            
Sunroof 750 750 750 1,050 1,050   1,050   0
Rear spoiler 275 275              
Satellite radio 325 325 325            
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700 700 700 700 700
Folding second row seats       475          
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500  
Luxury Package           0   0  
Premium Package           2,450      
Wood trim                 0
Leather seating surfaces 612   612 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132            
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612            
Sunroof 660 660 660 965 965   965   0
Rear spoiler 242 242              
Satellite radio 286 286 286            
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645 645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats       435          
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460 460  
Luxury Package           0   0  
Premium Package           2,255      
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 3,285 2,590 3,010 4,175 3,700 5,100 3,700 2,650 1,650
Options (change) 2,892 2,280 2,650 3,840 3,405 4,695 3,405 2,440 1,520
Destination 590 590 590 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $19,075 $20,880 $21,000 $38,620 $44,945 $44,845 $44,794 $51,545 $66,645
Total Invoice $17,846 $19,597 $19,683 $36,625 $42,515 $42,410 $42,094 $48,660 $62,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,962
Model Year200620062006201720172017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZSS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5A4M5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$19,075$20,880$21,000$38,620$44,945$44,845$44,794$51,545$66,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-225-2,970-5,970-7,745-5,995-6,595-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,075$19,780$20,775$35,650$38,975$37,100$38,799$44,950$58,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$1,700$0$3,325$1,450$3,149$9,300$22,360
Total Invoice$17,846$19,597$19,683$36,625$42,515$42,410$42,094$48,660$62,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,032-211-2,817-5,647-7,324-5,634-6,226-8,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,846$18,565$19,472$33,808$36,868$35,086$36,460$42,434$54,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$719$1,626$0$3,060$1,278$2,652$8,626$20,781

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006201720172017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZSS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0      
4-speed automatic $800       
6-speed manual   $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0$0      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$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$150$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 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Stability control   $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control $100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40      
Climate Control 
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$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 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      
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 $25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity        $0
App support        $0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$200$200  $200 $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support        $0
Surround sound        $250
Traffic + travel information        $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 rearview mirror    $150$150$150$150$150
Compass    $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights        $50
Fog lights $125$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
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$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights        $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350       
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$1,210$2,310$1,435$4,180$7,180$8,955$7,205$7,805$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$225$2,970$5,970$7,745$5,995$6,595$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,032-211-2,817-5,647-7,324-5,634-6,226-8,126

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelCobalt3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.6 in
Length180.5 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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