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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: $19,434

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $13,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,106

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $10,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltISISIS
TrimLTLTZSS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,482 $17,279 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
3LT Option Package 1,895          
Leather seating surfaces 695   695      
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295          
Sunroof 750 750 750 0 0  
Satellite radio 199     486 486 486
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 295      
Enhanced Safety Package 395          
Side curtain airbags   395 395      
Rear spoiler   275   355 355  
Cargo net       59 59 59
3LT Option Package 1,668          
Leather seating surfaces 612   612      
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260          
Sunroof 660 660 660 0 0  
Satellite radio 175     389 389 389
CD changer, in-dash 260 260 260      
Enhanced Safety Package 347          
Side curtain airbags   347 347      
Rear spoiler   242   246 246  
Cargo net       35 35 35
Options (change) 4,524 1,715 2,135 900 900 545
Options (change) 3,982 1,509 1,879 670 670 424
Destination 615 615 615 765 765 765
Total Price $19,434 $20,830 $21,035 $32,520 $37,970 $57,310
Total Invoice $18,106 $19,606 $19,773 $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: $10,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,931
Model Year200720072007200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltISISIS
TrimLTLTZSS250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5A4M5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$19,434$20,830$21,035$32,520$37,970$57,310
Adjustments for Features-175-1,0250-3,085-4,035-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,259$19,805$21,035$29,435$33,935$50,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$1,776$0$4,500$21,515
Total Invoice$18,106$19,606$19,773$28,586$33,383$50,469
Adjustments for Features-163-9650-2,712-3,548-5,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,943$18,641$19,773$25,874$29,835$44,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$1,830$0$3,961$18,994

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200720072007200820082008
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 start$150$150    
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$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$25
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,395$1,370$4,455$5,405$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,025$0$3,085$4,035$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-9650-2,712-3,548-5,601

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072008
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested131557%
Total Not Requested97543%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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