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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $23,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $21,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltExplorer
Trim2LTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,840 $41,675
Base Invoice $17,017 $38,862
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 275  
USB port 100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 242  
USB port 88  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,265 1,595
Options (change) 1,994 1,392
Destination 720 895
Total Price $20,825 $44,165
Total Invoice $19,731 $41,149

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,952
Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltExplorer
Trim2LTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16255/50-20
Total Price$20,825$44,165
Adjustments for Features0-10,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$34,005
Total Invoice$19,731$41,149
Adjustments for Features0-9,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$31,683

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltExplorer
Trim2LTSport
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
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
Stability control $400
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
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$200 
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
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,795$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,466

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
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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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%

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