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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: $21,760

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $28,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,299

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $25,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500
Base Invoice $17,667 $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840
Leather seating surfaces 795 1,450 1,450    
Sun and Sound Package 995        
Temporary spare tire 75        
Rear spoiler 275       0
USB port 100        
iPod integration   400 400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595 595
Wood trim         0
Leather seating surfaces 700 1,320 1,320    
Sun and Sound Package 876        
Temporary spare tire 66        
Rear spoiler 242       0
USB port 88        
iPod integration   365 365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540 540
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,240 3,420 3,420 1,970 1,470
Options (change) 1,972 3,110 3,110 1,790 1,335
Destination 660 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $21,760 $50,045 $55,345 $63,195 $90,795
Total Invoice $20,299 $46,250 $51,125 $58,365 $84,000

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,989
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionA4M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$21,760$50,045$55,345$63,195$90,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,205-4,155-5,005-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$46,840$51,190$58,190$82,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$11,350$35,560
Total Invoice$20,299$46,250$51,125$58,365$84,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,962-3,838-4,622-7,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,299$43,288$47,287$53,743$76,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,999$10,455$32,945

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote    $200
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,385$5,590$6,540$7,390$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205$4,155$5,005$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,962-3,838-4,622-7,767

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelCobalt5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in113.7 in
Length180.5 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in72.7 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.0 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 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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