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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: $20,785

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $85,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,441

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $79,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltSLSL
Trim2LTSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,860 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $17,667 $96,395 $130,609
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295    
Temporary spare tire 75    
USB port 100    
Wood trim     0
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260    
Temporary spare tire 66    
USB port 88    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 1,265 0 0
Options (change) 1,114 0 0
Destination 660 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $20,785 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $19,441 $98,570 $134,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,421
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltSLSL
Trim2LTSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionA4T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$20,785$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-20,085-21,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,785$85,740$122,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$19,441$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-18,708-19,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,441$79,862$114,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,531

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltSLSL
Trim2LTSL550SL63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,710$22,795$23,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,085$21,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,708-19,691

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltSL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in100.8 in
Length180.3 in180.4 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.910.2 ft3

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