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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $14,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltISISIS
Trim2LT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $17,017 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sun and Sound Package 995      
Leather seating surfaces 795      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler 275 389 389  
USB port 100      
Cargo net   64 64 64
Sun and Sound Package 876      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Temporary spare tire 88      
Rear spoiler 242 268 268  
USB port 88      
Cargo net   39 39 39
Options (change) 2,265 453 453 64
Options (change) 1,994 307 307 39
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $20,825 $35,123 $41,548 $62,239
Total Invoice $19,731 $32,612 $38,585 $57,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,204
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltISISIS
Trim2LT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$20,825$35,123$41,548$62,239
Adjustments for Features0-3,960-5,610-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$31,163$35,938$55,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,916
Total Invoice$19,731$32,612$38,585$57,923
Adjustments for Features0-3,677-5,210-6,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$28,935$33,375$51,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,440$22,325

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltISISIS
Trim2LT250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,420$5,380$7,030$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,960$5,610$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,677-5,210-6,663

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lexus IS 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%

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