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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: $7,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,287

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $7,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Leather seating surfaces 695   695        
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150        
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395        
Rear spoiler 275 275          
Satellite radio 325 325 325        
Fog lights 115            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695        
Comfort Package       1,600 1,600    
Leather seating surfaces 612   612        
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132        
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348        
Rear spoiler 242 242          
Satellite radio 286 286 286        
Fog lights 101            
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612        
Comfort Package       1,520 1,520    
Options (change) 2,650 1,840 2,260 1,600 1,600 0 0
Options (change) 2,333 1,620 1,990 1,520 1,520 0 0
Destination 590 590 590 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $18,440 $20,130 $20,250 $26,650 $25,643 $27,995 $26,988
Total Invoice $17,287 $18,937 $19,023 $25,482 $24,340 $26,775 $25,633

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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: $1,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,837
Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$18,440$20,130$20,250$26,650$25,643$27,995$26,988
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-4,970-5,495-6,295-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,440$19,155$20,150$21,680$20,148$21,700$20,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$1,532$0$1,552$20
Total Invoice$17,287$18,937$19,023$25,482$24,340$26,775$25,633
Adjustments for Features0-917-94-4,752-5,216-6,021-6,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,287$18,020$18,929$20,730$19,124$20,754$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$1,642$1,606$0$1,630$31

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620062017201720172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0    
4-speed automatic $800     
CVT   $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app    $25 $25
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25$25$25
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Curve control   $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100 $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0 $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$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$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350   $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$1,135$2,110$1,235$6,105$6,630$7,430$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$4,970$5,495$6,295$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917-94-4,752-5,216-6,021-6,478

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062017
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.3,641 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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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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