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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $40,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $37,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $60,200
Base Invoice $18,612 $55,585
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,445 1,325
Options (change) 1,272 1,205
Destination 660 875
Total Price $21,800 $62,400
Total Invoice $20,544 $57,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,227
Model Year20082011
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,800$62,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$54,940
Total Invoice$20,544$57,665
Adjustments for Features0-6,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$50,771

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,285$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,894

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCobalt5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in116.9 in
Length180.5 in193.1 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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