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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: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,277

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,017 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Leather seating surfaces 795 995    
Sun and Sound Package 995      
Performance Appearance Package 995      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195    
255/50R20     1,325  
Sunroof     850 850
Leather seating surfaces 700 846    
Sun and Sound Package 876      
Performance Appearance Package 876      
Temporary spare tire 88      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Satellite radio   166    
255/50R20     1,127  
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,885 2,580 2,175 850
Options (change) 2,540 2,193 1,850 723
Destination 720 815 815 815
Total Price $21,445 $31,865 $34,605 $37,215
Total Invoice $20,277 $29,466 $31,984 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,954
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$21,445$31,865$34,605$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-4,555-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$27,285$30,050$29,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,765$2,100
Total Invoice$20,277$29,466$31,984$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-4,210-7,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,277$25,231$27,774$27,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,543$1,962

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelCobaltExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2LTXLTEddie 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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,010$5,590$5,565$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$4,555$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,235-4,210-7,246

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested12518%
Total Not Requested57582%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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