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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: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $16,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $14,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,400 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $16,443 $29,479 $34,952
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Side curtain airbags 395    
MP3-compatible player 150    
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
255/50HR20   1,195  
Package 201A   2,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 612    
Side curtain airbags 348    
MP3-compatible player 132    
Satellite radio 286    
Sunroof 660    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612    
255/50HR20   1,016  
Package 201A   1,764  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,010 4,865 1,595
Options (change) 2,650 4,136 1,356
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $21,000 $37,210 $39,955
Total Invoice $19,683 $34,440 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,402
Model Year200620112011
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,000$37,210$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-8,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$31,515$31,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0
Total Invoice$19,683$34,440$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-5,271-8,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$29,169$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$84$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
TrimSSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,210$8,905$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$8,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,271-8,048

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelCobaltExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in112.6 in
Length180.5 in197.1 in
Width67.9 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested155098%

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