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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: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,277

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,017 $27,273 $30,178
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Performance Appearance Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325  
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Performance Appearance Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127  
Options (change) 2,885 1,885 560
Options (change) 2,540 1,603 476
Destination 720 785 785
Total Price $21,445 $31,915 $33,740
Total Invoice $20,277 $29,661 $31,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,427
Model Year201020082008
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, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$21,445$31,915$33,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,180-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$27,735$27,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$20,277$29,661$31,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,277$25,776$25,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$72$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$1,210$5,390$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,885-5,735

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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