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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: $21,445

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $11,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,277

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $17,017 $27,518 $29,578
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Performance Appearance Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Performance Appearance Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 88    
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,885 2,005 1,410
Options (change) 2,540 1,705 1,199
Destination 720 645 645
Total Price $21,445 $32,850 $34,570
Total Invoice $20,277 $29,868 $31,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year201020062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$21,445$32,850$34,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$29,385$29,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345
Total Invoice$20,277$29,868$31,422
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,277$26,718$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,185$4,650$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,150-4,399

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
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

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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