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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,915

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $36,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,705

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $34,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZSS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $48,295 $53,180
Leather seating surfaces 695   695    
Fog lights 115        
Sunroof 750 750 750    
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695    
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Premium Package       2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
Heated front seats       500 500
Leather seating surfaces 612   612    
Fog lights 101        
Sunroof 660 660 660    
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612    
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
Premium Package       2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 3,125 2,315 3,010 3,500 1,200
Options (change) 2,751 2,038 2,650 3,215 1,100
Destination 590 590 590 995 995
Total Price $18,915 $20,605 $21,000 $55,695 $58,645
Total Invoice $17,705 $19,355 $19,683 $52,505 $55,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,175
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZSS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5A4M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,915$20,605$21,000$55,695$58,645
Adjustments for Features0-975-300-10,210-9,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,915$19,630$20,700$45,485$49,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,785$0$3,975
Total Invoice$17,705$19,355$19,683$52,505$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-916-281-9,625-8,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,705$18,439$19,402$42,880$46,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$1,697$0$3,738

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobalt5-Series5-Series
TrimLTLTZSS530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Power trunk closer   $350 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
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   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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
Center armrest(s), second row   $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,010$1,985$1,310$11,220$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$300$10,210$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-916-281-9,625-8,657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelCobalt5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in117.1 in
Length180.5 in194.6 in
Width67.9 in73.5 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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