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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: $21,445

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,277

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $5,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $17,017 $21,801 $25,388
Leather seating surfaces 795 895  
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Performance Appearance Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
SYNC   395  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Sunroof   895 895
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   895 695
Leather seating surfaces 700 779  
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Performance Appearance Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 88    
SYNC   344  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Sunroof   779 779
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   779 605
Options (change) 2,885 3,515 1,785
Options (change) 2,540 3,060 1,554
Destination 720 800 800
Total Price $21,445 $27,950 $30,205
Total Invoice $20,277 $25,661 $27,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,006
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,445$27,950$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,590-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$25,360$26,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055
Total Invoice$20,277$25,661$27,742
Adjustments for Features0-2,378-3,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,277$23,283$24,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltTaurusTaurus
Trim2LTSELLimited
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$985$3,575$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,378-3,481

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
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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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%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested40048%
Total Not Requested42552%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/55R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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