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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $18,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,425 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,137 $40,191
Rear spoiler 275  
Temporary spare tire 75  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear spoiler 242  
Temporary spare tire 66  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,100 1,595
Options (change) 968 1,392
Destination 660 895
Total Price $25,185 $45,590
Total Invoice $23,765 $42,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,177
Model Year20092015
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine260hp 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)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,185$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-10,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$35,355
Total Invoice$23,765$42,478
Adjustments for Features0-9,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$32,942

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelCobaltExplorer
TrimSSSport
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
Remote start $150
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $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
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
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
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,536

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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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