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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: $19,834

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $22,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,458

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $21,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZSS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,482 $17,279 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
3LT Option Package 1,895                
Leather seating surfaces 695   695 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295                
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695            
Sunroof 750 750 750 900         0
Satellite radio 199                
Rear spoiler   275              
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats       475          
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500  
Sport Plus Design       2,650          
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350          
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim                 0
3LT Option Package 1,668                
Leather seating surfaces 612   612 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260                
Side curtain airbags 347 347 347            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612            
Sunroof 660 660 660 830         0
Satellite radio 175                
Rear spoiler   242              
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats       435          
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460 460  
Sport Plus Design       2,435          
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320          
Luxury Design         0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier         1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 4,924 2,115 2,535 6,875 4,250 4,250 4,250 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 4,334 1,861 2,231 6,320 3,910 3,910 3,910 2,300 1,380
Destination 615 615 615 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $19,834 $21,230 $21,435 $42,770 $46,995 $45,495 $46,844 $52,445 $67,995
Total Invoice $18,458 $19,958 $20,125 $40,450 $45,015 $43,020 $43,994 $49,500 $63,970

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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: $16,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,800
Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimLTLTZSS320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5A4M5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$19,834$21,230$21,435$42,770$46,995$45,495$46,844$52,445$67,995
Adjustments for Features-175-1,0250-6,720-7,770-6,520-7,795-7,920-8,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,659$20,205$21,435$36,050$39,225$38,975$39,049$44,525$59,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$1,776$0$3,175$2,925$2,999$8,475$23,085
Total Invoice$18,458$19,958$20,125$40,450$45,015$43,020$43,994$49,500$63,970
Adjustments for Features-163-9640-6,355-7,443-6,165-7,321-7,475-8,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,295$18,994$20,125$34,095$37,572$36,855$36,673$42,025$55,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$1,830$0$3,477$2,760$2,578$7,930$21,539

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720072007201820182018201820182018
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       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150  $150
FWD$0$0$0      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app        $25
Remote start$150$150       
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$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
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
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$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
Body kit  $0      
Bodyside moldings$75$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$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$0$0$0$0$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
Siri Eyes Free support        $0
Surround sound       $250$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$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$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$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10      
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      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350       
Performance steering system (optional)        $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching        $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,410$2,260$1,235$7,955$9,005$7,755$9,030$9,155$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,025$0$6,720$7,770$6,520$7,795$7,920$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-9640-6,355-7,443-6,165-7,321-7,475-8,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072018
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
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested124054%

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%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
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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