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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: $19,084

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,798

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $8,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720152015
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,482 $17,279 $25,337 $29,499
3LT Option Package 1,895        
Leather seating surfaces 695   695    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695    
Satellite radio 199        
Enhanced Safety Package 395        
Rear spoiler   275      
Side curtain airbags   395 395    
Remote start       395  
3LT Option Package 1,668        
Leather seating surfaces 612   612    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612    
Satellite radio 175        
Enhanced Safety Package 347        
Rear spoiler   242      
Side curtain airbags   347 347    
Remote start       353  
Options (change) 4,174 1,365 1,785 395 0
Options (change) 3,674 1,201 1,571 353 0
Destination 615 615 615 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $19,084 $20,480 $20,685 $28,440 $28,503
Total Invoice $17,798 $19,298 $19,465 $26,565 $26,367

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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: $3,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,279
Model Year20072007200720152015
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimLTLTZSSHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5A4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$19,084$20,480$20,685$28,440$28,503
Adjustments for Features-175-1,0250-5,370-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,909$19,455$20,685$23,070$22,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$1,776$462$0
Total Invoice$17,798$19,298$19,465$26,565$26,367
Adjustments for Features-163-9660-5,016-5,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,635$18,332$19,465$21,549$20,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$1,830$635$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072007200720152015
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$150 $150$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$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 $25  
Infotainment 
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,285$2,135$1,110$6,480$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,025$0$5,370$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-9660-5,016-5,453

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20072015
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested89039%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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