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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: $22,580

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $41,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,021

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $37,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelCobalt3-Series
Trim2LTM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $55,400
Base Invoice $17,667 $51,150
Leather seating surfaces 795 950
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Performance Appearance Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
245/35ZR19   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Sunroof   1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces 700 865
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Performance Appearance Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
245/35ZR19   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Sunroof   955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,060 6,225
Options (change) 2,694 5,665
Destination 660 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $22,580 $63,800
Total Invoice $21,021 $58,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,123
Model Year20092010
ModelCobalt3-Series
Trim2LTM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/35-19
Total Price$22,580$63,800
Adjustments for Features0-4,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$59,640
Total Invoice$21,021$58,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,021$55,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelCobalt3-Series
Trim2LTM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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), 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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,860$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,846

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092010
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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested45038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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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