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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: $36,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $34,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $56,450
Base Invoice $18,612 $53,180
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 1,445 1,350
Options (change) 1,272 1,240
Destination 660 995
Total Price $21,800 $58,795
Total Invoice $20,544 $55,415

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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: $28,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,638
Model Year20082017
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,800$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$50,060
Total Invoice$20,544$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-8,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$47,182

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelCobalt5-Series
TrimSport540i
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 
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 
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 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,160$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,233

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
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 Weight2,975 lb.3,847 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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