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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: $21,410

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $19,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,991

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $17,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $17,667 $32,290 $39,190
Leather seating surfaces 795 1,450 1,450
Sun and Sound Package 995    
USB port 100    
BMW Assist   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,320 1,320
Sun and Sound Package 876    
USB port 88    
BMW Assist   590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 1,890 5,025 3,975
Options (change) 1,664 4,570 3,615
Destination 660 895 895
Total Price $21,410 $40,820 $47,270
Total Invoice $19,991 $37,755 $43,700

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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: $17,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,664
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,410$40,820$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-4,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,410$38,550$42,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$19,991$37,755$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,991$35,655$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920122012
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$1,960$4,230$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,100-4,225

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
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.3,407 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 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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