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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,910

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,523

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $34,755
Base Invoice $22,137 $32,677
Temporary spare tire 75  
Sunroof 750 1,200
5-speed manual 0  
Temporary spare tire 66  
Sunroof 660 1,068
5-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 825 1,200
Options (change) 726 1,068
Destination 660 875
Total Price $24,910 $36,830
Total Invoice $23,523 $34,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$24,910$36,830
Adjustments for Features0-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$31,395
Total Invoice$23,523$34,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,523$29,511

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMKZ
TrimSSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,485$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,109

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.4 in
Length180.5 in190.6 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft316.5 ft3

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