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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,440

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,287

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $25,948 $30,341
Leather seating surfaces 695   695    
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Fog lights 115        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695    
Leather seating surfaces 612   612    
Rear spoiler 242 242      
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
Fog lights 101        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612    
Options (change) 2,650 1,840 2,260 0 0
Options (change) 2,333 1,620 1,990 0 0
Destination 590 590 590 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $18,440 $20,130 $20,250 $28,045 $28,638
Total Invoice $17,287 $18,937 $19,023 $26,823 $27,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,226
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$18,440$20,130$20,250$28,045$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-5,320-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,440$19,155$20,150$22,725$22,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$82$0
Total Invoice$17,287$18,937$19,023$26,823$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-917-94-5,088-5,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,287$18,020$18,929$21,735$21,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$1,642$222$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist   $50$50
Curve control   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control $100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,010$1,985$1,110$6,330$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$5,320$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917-94-5,088-5,696

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062016
ModelCobaltC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in104.3 in
Length180.5 in173.6 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.952.6 ft3

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