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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: $20,985

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,617

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,860 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $17,667 $25,948 $30,341
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295    
Rear spoiler 275    
USB port 100    
Remote start   395  
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260    
Rear spoiler 242    
USB port 88    
Remote start   375  
Options (change) 1,465 395 0
Options (change) 1,290 375 0
Destination 660 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $20,985 $28,440 $28,638
Total Invoice $19,617 $27,198 $27,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,894
Model Year200920162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,985$28,440$28,638
Adjustments for Features0-4,420-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$24,020$23,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$327$0
Total Invoice$19,617$27,198$27,209
Adjustments for Features0-4,227-4,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,617$22,971$22,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920162016
ModelCobaltC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2LTHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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
Fog lights $125$125
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), 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
Total Value of Features$1,510$5,930$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,420$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,227-4,698

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092016
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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