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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,665

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $79,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,573

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $74,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLSLSLSL
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $14,700 $16,900 $19,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $13,892 $15,971 $18,806 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Leather seating surfaces 695 695          
Fog lights 115            
MP3-compatible player 150 150          
Satellite radio 325 325 325        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695        
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395        
Wood trim           0 0
Leather seating surfaces 612 612          
Fog lights 101            
MP3-compatible player 132 132          
Satellite radio 286 286 286        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612        
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348        
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 2,375 2,260 1,415 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,091 1,990 1,246 0 0 0 0
Destination 590 590 590 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $17,665 $19,750 $21,905 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $16,573 $18,551 $20,642 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,489
Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLSLSLSL
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine145hp I4171hp I4205hp I4382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionM5M5M5T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-17215/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$17,665$19,750$21,905$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-300-475-19,045-20,095-19,245-20,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,665$19,450$21,430$78,430$116,580$113,530$170,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$3,765$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$16,573$18,551$20,642$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-282-448-17,742-18,724-17,933-18,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,573$18,269$20,194$73,062$108,627$105,791$158,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,696$3,621$0$35,565$32,729$85,702

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2006200620062008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLSLSLSL
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350 $350
Proximity key    $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75    
Cornering lights    $50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,110$2,285$20,855$21,905$21,055$22,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$475$19,045$20,095$19,245$20,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-448-17,742-18,724-17,933-18,807

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in100.8 in
Length180.3 in178.5 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.910.2 ft3

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