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

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,790

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $28,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,683

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $26,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $14,700 $16,900 $19,900 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $13,892 $15,971 $18,806 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Leather seating surfaces 695 695        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
Fog lights 115          
Satellite radio 325 325 325      
Rear spoiler 275          
Heating Package       980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 612 612        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612      
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348      
Fog lights 101          
Satellite radio 286 286 286      
Rear spoiler 242          
Heating Package       911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       659 659 659
Options (change) 2,500 2,110 1,415 1,690 1,690 710
Options (change) 2,201 1,858 1,246 1,570 1,570 659
Destination 590 590 590 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $17,790 $19,600 $21,905 $46,715 $52,015 $66,085
Total Invoice $16,683 $18,419 $20,642 $43,505 $48,433 $61,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,511
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine145hp I4171hp I4205hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,790$19,600$21,905$46,715$52,015$66,085
Adjustments for Features0-100-325-7,850-8,900-11,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,790$19,500$21,580$38,865$43,115$54,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$3,790$0$4,250$15,980
Total Invoice$16,683$18,419$20,642$43,505$48,433$61,610
Adjustments for Features0-94-306-7,311-8,287-10,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,683$18,325$20,336$36,194$40,146$51,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,642$3,653$0$3,952$14,937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSLKSLKSLK
TrimLTSSSS SuperchargedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manual   $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation     $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
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers   $0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500   
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
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 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 leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,140$2,365$9,890$10,940$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$325$7,850$8,900$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-306-7,311-8,287-10,479

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in160.7 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height55.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.99.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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