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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: $21,050

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,884

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,695 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $18,612 $25,948 $30,341
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Leather seating surfaces 612    
Options (change) 695 0 0
Options (change) 612 0 0
Destination 660 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $21,050 $28,045 $28,638
Total Invoice $19,884 $26,823 $27,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,050$28,045$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-4,645-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,050$23,400$23,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$19,884$26,823$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-4,443-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,884$22,380$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSportHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$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  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,160$5,805$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,443-5,055

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082016
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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