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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $16,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $17,017 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Leather seating surfaces 795 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sun and Sound Package 995            
USB port 100            
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  
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0
Wood trim             0
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Sun and Sound Package 876            
USB port 88            
Rear spoiler 242            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   430          
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof   955 955 955 955   0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,165 4,025 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,500 1,500
Options (change) 1,906 3,660 3,230 3,230 3,230 2,275 1,365
Destination 720 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $20,725 $38,170 $42,895 $44,395 $44,244 $49,295 $65,995
Total Invoice $19,643 $35,835 $40,185 $41,565 $41,109 $46,085 $61,460

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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: $14,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,474
Model Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$20,725$38,170$42,895$44,395$44,244$49,295$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-5,970-6,070-6,095-6,720-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$35,275$36,925$38,325$38,149$42,575$57,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,300$22,435
Total Invoice$19,643$35,835$40,185$41,565$41,109$46,085$61,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,718-5,593-5,683-5,663-6,282-7,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$33,117$34,592$35,882$35,446$39,803$53,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475$2,765$2,329$6,686$20,627

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobalt3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2LT320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
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      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 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$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
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 passenger-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 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $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      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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 
Alloy wheels $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,210$4,105$7,180$7,280$7,305$7,930$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$5,970$6,070$6,095$6,720$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,718-5,593-5,683-5,663-6,282-7,716

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102016
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.3,431 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 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 M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45067%
Total Not Requested-45033%

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