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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,665

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $35,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,573

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $32,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $14,700 $16,900 $19,900 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $13,892 $15,971 $18,806 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Leather seating surfaces 695 695   1,250    
Fog lights 115          
MP3-compatible player 150 150        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
Satellite radio 325 325 325      
BMW Assist       650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 612 612   1,140    
Fog lights 101          
MP3-compatible player 132 132        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612      
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348      
Satellite radio 286 286 286      
BMW Assist       590 590 590
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Options (change) 2,375 2,260 1,415 3,300 2,050 2,050
Options (change) 2,091 1,990 1,246 3,005 1,865 1,865
Destination 590 590 590 895 895 895
Total Price $17,665 $19,750 $21,905 $52,845 $58,095 $67,145
Total Invoice $16,573 $18,551 $20,642 $48,840 $53,680 $62,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,579
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine145hp I4171hp I4205hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,665$19,750$21,905$52,845$58,095$67,145
Adjustments for Features0-300-475-9,400-10,725-12,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,665$19,450$21,430$43,445$47,370$54,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,765$0$3,925$10,925
Total Invoice$16,573$18,551$20,642$48,840$53,680$62,005
Adjustments for Features0-282-448-8,688-9,910-11,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,573$18,269$20,194$40,152$43,770$50,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,696$3,621$0$3,618$10,056

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltZ4Z4Z4
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Traction control   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,790$2,090$2,265$11,190$12,515$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$475$9,400$10,725$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-448-8,688-9,910-11,797

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in98.3 in
Length180.3 in166.9 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height55.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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