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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: $25,110

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $30,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,699

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $27,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSS528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $22,137 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
Sunroof 750          
Rear spoiler 275         0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500    
M Sport Line   3,150 3,150 3,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Wood trim           0
Sunroof 660          
Rear spoiler 242         0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475    
M Sport Line   2,865 2,865 2,865    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,025 4,200 4,200 4,200 0 0
Options (change) 902 3,840 3,840 3,840 0 0
Destination 660 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,110 $55,145 $60,795 $62,295 $65,895 $95,895
Total Invoice $23,699 $51,470 $56,665 $58,045 $61,385 $89,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,038
Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSS528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$25,110$55,145$60,795$62,295$65,895$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-8,285-8,285-8,285-9,985-12,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$46,860$52,510$54,010$55,910$83,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650$7,150$9,050$36,625
Total Invoice$23,699$51,470$56,665$58,045$61,385$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-7,733-7,722-7,720-9,302-11,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,699$43,737$48,943$50,325$52,083$77,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,206$6,588$8,346$33,819

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920152015201520152015
ModelCobalt5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSS528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
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$100
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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 
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
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$100
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$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0  
Body kit $0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$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
Boost gauge$75     
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
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), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats     $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450     
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$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
No-lift shift$50     
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,935$10,220$10,220$10,220$11,920$14,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,285$8,285$8,285$9,985$12,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,733-7,722-7,720-9,302-11,529

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelCobalt5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in116.9 in
Length180.5 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1550100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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