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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: $18,095

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,986

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $6,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCobaltCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSportSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $19,400 $21,127
Revolution Package 995      
Cruise control 275      
Sunroof 750 750 895 895
CD changer, in-dash 295 295    
Leather seating surfaces   695 895  
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Preferred Equipment Group     965 1,735
Front buckets     125  
Revolution Package 876      
Cruise control 242      
Sunroof 660 660 797 797
CD changer, in-dash 260 260    
Leather seating surfaces   612 797  
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Preferred Equipment Group     840 1,544
Front buckets     112  
Options (change) 2,315 1,740 3,875 3,625
Options (change) 2,038 1,532 3,432 3,227
Destination 660 660 685 685
Total Price $18,095 $22,095 $25,390 $27,290
Total Invoice $16,986 $20,804 $23,517 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,257
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCobaltCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSportSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$18,095$22,095$25,390$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-1,375-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,095$19,880$24,015$24,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$0$570
Total Invoice$16,986$20,804$23,517$25,039
Adjustments for Features0-2,086-1,274-2,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,986$18,718$22,243$22,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,732$0$314

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelCobaltCobaltTaurusTaurus
TrimLTSportSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control $400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside graphics$0   
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125  
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$3,960$3,120$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$1,375$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,086-1,274-2,482

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in108.5 in
Length180.5 in197.6 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Bodyside graphics0No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested77550%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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