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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: $21,685

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $30,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,233

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $28,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $17,667 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Leather seating surfaces 795          
Sun and Sound Package 995          
USB port 100          
Rear spoiler 275          
Premium Package   2,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Wood trim           0
Leather seating surfaces 700          
Sun and Sound Package 876          
USB port 88          
Rear spoiler 242          
Premium Package   2,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,165 3,650 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 1,906 3,320 955 955 455 0
Destination 660 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,685 $52,375 $55,375 $63,375 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $20,233 $48,400 $51,190 $58,550 $59,245 $85,390

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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: $23,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,495
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$21,685$52,375$55,375$63,375$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-7,220-6,270-7,010-7,810-10,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,685$45,155$49,105$56,365$56,315$81,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950$11,210$11,160$36,535
Total Invoice$20,233$48,400$51,190$58,550$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,672-5,796-6,476-7,216-9,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,233$41,728$45,394$52,074$52,029$75,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,666$10,346$10,301$33,744

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2LT528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100    
Power trunk closer $350    
Proximity key $250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$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
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,460$9,680$8,730$9,470$10,270$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220$6,270$7,010$7,810$10,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,672-5,796-6,476-7,216-9,918

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,815 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
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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