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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,035

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $17,279 $21,801 $25,388
Leather seating surfaces 695 895  
Side curtain airbags 395    
Sunroof 750 895 895
CD changer, in-dash 295    
5-speed manual 0    
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces 612 779  
Side curtain airbags 347    
Sunroof 660 779 779
CD changer, in-dash 260    
5-speed manual 0    
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Options (change) 2,135 3,120 1,090
Options (change) 1,879 2,716 949
Destination 615 800 800
Total Price $21,035 $27,555 $29,510
Total Invoice $19,773 $25,317 $27,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,981
Model Year200720082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$21,035$27,555$29,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$24,765$26,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405
Total Invoice$19,773$25,317$27,137
Adjustments for Features0-2,563-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$22,754$24,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,312

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimSSSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$660$3,450$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,563-3,071

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in112.9 in
Length180.5 in200.4 in
Width67.9 in74.5 in
Height57.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37547%
Total Not Requested42553%

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