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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: $21,835

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $21,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,575

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $19,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,695 $40,780
Base Invoice $18,612 $38,027
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 100
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 31 89
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,480 1,695
Options (change) 1,303 1,481
Destination 660 895
Total Price $21,835 $43,370
Total Invoice $20,575 $40,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,829
Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$21,835$43,370
Adjustments for Features0-9,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,835$33,710
Total Invoice$20,575$40,403
Adjustments for Features0-8,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,575$31,404

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSportSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,999

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,921 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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