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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $11,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltISISIS
TrimLTLTZSS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Leather seating surfaces 695   695      
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150      
Fog lights 115          
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
Rear spoiler 275 275   355 355  
Satellite radio 325 325 325 486 486 486
Sunroof 750 750 750 0 0  
Cargo net       59 59 59
Leather seating surfaces 612   612      
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132      
Fog lights 101          
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348      
Rear spoiler 242 242   246 246  
Satellite radio 286 286 286 389 389 389
Sunroof 660 660 660 0 0  
Cargo net       35 35 35
Options (change) 2,705 1,895 2,315 900 900 545
Options (change) 2,381 1,668 2,038 670 670 424
Destination 590 590 590 765 765 765
Total Price $18,495 $20,185 $20,305 $32,520 $37,970 $57,310
Total Invoice $17,335 $18,985 $19,071 $28,586 $33,383 $50,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,232
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltISISIS
TrimLTLTZSS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5A4M5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$18,495$20,185$20,305$32,520$37,970$57,310
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-3,435-4,385-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$19,210$20,205$29,085$33,585$50,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$0$4,500$21,515
Total Invoice$17,335$18,985$19,071$28,586$33,383$50,469
Adjustments for Features0-917-94-3,019-3,855-5,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$18,068$18,977$25,567$29,528$44,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$1,642$0$3,961$18,993

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltISISIS
TrimLTLTZSS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,395$2,370$1,495$4,830$5,780$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$3,435$4,385$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917-94-3,019-3,855-5,909

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.5 in
Length180.5 in180.1 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.0 ft3

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