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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,460

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,649

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $16,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelCobaltCobalti3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,470 $17,840 $42,400
Base Invoice $15,811 $17,017 $39,690
My Link Package 995    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Audio controls on steering wheel   245  
USB port   100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
My Link Package 876    
Rear spoiler 242 242  
Audio controls on steering wheel   216  
USB port   88  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 1,270 620 550
Options (change) 1,118 546 500
Destination 720 720 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,460 $19,180 $36,445
Total Invoice $17,649 $18,283 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,024
Model Year201020102016
ModelCobaltCobalti3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5M5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$18,460$19,180$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-15-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,460$19,165$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0
Total Invoice$17,649$18,283$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-14-6,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,649$18,269$27,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW i3

Model Year201020102016
ModelCobaltCobalti3
TrimLT2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,745$1,760$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-6,012

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102016
ModelCobalti3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in101.2 in
Length180.5 in157.4 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

My Link Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%

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