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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,760

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,299

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltCruzeCruze
Trim2LT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $17,667 $19,858 $22,146
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 75    
USB port 100    
Rear spoiler 275    
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 66    
USB port 88    
Rear spoiler 242    
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 2,240 1,595 1,495
Options (change) 1,972 1,404 1,316
Destination 660 795 795
Total Price $21,760 $23,075 $25,480
Total Invoice $20,299 $22,057 $24,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltCruzeCruze
Trim2LT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,760$23,075$25,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$21,840$22,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$20,299$22,057$24,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,181-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,299$20,876$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltCruzeCruze
Trim2LT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,885$3,120$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,181-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in105.7 in
Length180.5 in181.0 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 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
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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