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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $16,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $15,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltES
TrimSport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $36,725
Base Invoice $18,612 $34,400
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats   640
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Heated front seats   588
Options (change) 1,445 640
Options (change) 1,272 588
Destination 660 875
Total Price $21,800 $38,240
Total Invoice $20,544 $35,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,330
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltES
TrimSport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,800$38,240
Adjustments for Features0-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$32,920
Total Invoice$20,544$35,863
Adjustments for Features0-4,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$30,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltES
TrimSport350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,235$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,989

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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