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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,345

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $60,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,144

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $56,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltXLRXLR
TrimSportBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,695 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $18,612 $75,408 $87,757
Leather seating surfaces 695    
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,200
Leather seating surfaces 612    
CD changer, in-dash 260    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     996
Options (change) 990 0 1,200
Options (change) 872 0 996
Destination 660 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $21,345 $81,490 $102,500
Total Invoice $20,144 $76,248 $90,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,930
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltXLRXLR
TrimSportBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine171hp I4320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$21,345$81,490$102,500
Adjustments for Features0-14,080-15,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$67,410$87,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,960
Total Invoice$20,144$76,248$90,893
Adjustments for Features0-13,174-13,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,144$63,074$77,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltXLRXLR
TrimSportBaseXLR-V
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,295$16,375$17,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,080$15,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,174-13,417

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltXLR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in105.7 in
Length180.3 in177.7 in
Width67.9 in72.3 in
Height55.7 in50.4 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 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 Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.911.6 ft3

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