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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: $21,585

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,145

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $17,667 $19,400 $21,127
Leather seating surfaces 795 895  
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Rear spoiler 275    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965 1,735
Front buckets   125  
Sunroof   895 895
CD player   150  
Leather seating surfaces 700 797  
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Rear spoiler 242    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840 1,544
Front buckets   112  
Sunroof   797 797
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,065 4,025 3,625
Options (change) 1,818 3,566 3,227
Destination 660 685 685
Total Price $21,585 $25,540 $27,290
Total Invoice $20,145 $23,651 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,585$25,540$27,290
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,520$25,540$26,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495
Total Invoice$20,145$23,651$25,039
Adjustments for Features-9940-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,151$23,651$23,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920062006
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Total Value of Features$3,060$1,995$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-9940-1,151

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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%

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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

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