Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2007

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,597

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,695 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $18,612 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 750 850 850 850
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Side curtain airbags   560    
Ironman Package   1,495    
235/65R18     695  
Leather seating surfaces 612      
Sunroof 660 723 723 723
CD changer, in-dash 260      
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Side curtain airbags   476    
Ironman Package   1,271    
235/65R18     591  
Options (change) 1,740 3,100 1,740 1,045
Options (change) 1,532 2,636 1,480 889
Destination 660 735 735 735
Total Price $22,095 $29,205 $30,845 $32,895
Total Invoice $20,804 $27,401 $29,005 $30,985

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Cobalt dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,120
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-18235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$22,095$29,205$30,845$32,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-2,665-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$26,565$28,180$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,615$2,040
Total Invoice$20,804$27,401$29,005$30,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,477-2,506-4,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$24,924$26,499$26,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575$2,020

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,785$4,425$4,450$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$2,665$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477-2,506-4,041

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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 Weight2,781 lb.4,441 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.