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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,000 Chevrolet Cobalt SS | |||
| Difference: $17,510 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683 Chevrolet Cobalt SS | |||
| Difference: $15,921 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $17,400 | $32,095 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $16,443 | $30,027 | $35,268 |
| 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 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 205A | 2,800 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | 1,356 | |
| Package 205A | 2,380 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,010 | 5,590 | 1,595 |
| Options (change) | 2,650 | 4,752 | 1,356 |
| Destination | 590 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $21,000 | $38,510 | $40,275 |
| Total Invoice | $19,683 | $35,604 | $37,449 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,107 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 171hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/29 MPG | 17/25 MPG | 17/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $21,000 | $38,510 | $40,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,370 | -8,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,000 | $31,140 | $31,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| Total Invoice | $19,683 | $35,604 | $37,449 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,814 | -8,076 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $19,683 | $28,790 | $29,373 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $583 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SS | XLT | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $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 | $2,110 | $9,480 | $10,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,370 | $8,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,814 | -8,076 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,975 lb. | 4,557 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.6 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| 255/50HR20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Package 205A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1925 | 64% |
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