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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,980

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $14,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,785

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,400 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $16,443 $27,518 $29,578
Leather seating surfaces 695    
MP3-compatible player 150    
Side curtain airbags 395 560 560
Sunroof 750 850 850
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces 612    
MP3-compatible player 132    
Side curtain airbags 348 476 476
Sunroof 660 723 723
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Options (change) 1,990 3,205 2,610
Options (change) 1,752 2,773 2,267
Destination 590 645 645
Total Price $19,980 $34,050 $35,770
Total Invoice $18,785 $30,936 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,685
Model Year200620062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$19,980$34,050$35,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,980$30,235$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$18,785$30,936$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,466-4,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,785$27,470$27,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$306

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$835$4,650$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,466-4,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelCobaltExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in113.7 in
Length180.5 in193.4 in
Width67.9 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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