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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: $21,085

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $19,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,915

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $17,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $39,980
Base Invoice $18,612 $36,882
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 35 100
5-speed manual 0  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 31 89
5-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 730 100
Options (change) 643 89
Destination 660 825
Total Price $21,085 $40,905
Total Invoice $19,915 $37,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,180
Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$21,085$40,905
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$32,570
Total Invoice$19,915$37,796
Adjustments for Features0-7,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,915$30,095

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$945$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,701

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in112.9 in
Length180.5 in202.9 in
Width67.9 in76.2 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft320.1 ft3

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