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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $24,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $22,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $17,840 $42,500 $54,800 $67,500
Base Invoice $17,017 $39,525 $50,964 $62,775
Leather seating surfaces 795 770    
Sun and Sound Package 995      
USB port 100      
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler 275 375 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces 700 716    
Sun and Sound Package 876      
USB port 88      
Temporary spare tire 88      
Rear spoiler 242 349 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 2,265 1,865 1,095 720
Options (change) 1,994 1,735 1,019 670
Destination 720 875 875 875
Total Price $20,825 $45,240 $56,770 $69,095
Total Invoice $19,731 $42,135 $52,858 $64,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,719
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine155hp I4201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$20,825$45,240$56,770$69,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,325-10,475-12,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$35,915$46,295$56,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,380$20,965
Total Invoice$19,731$42,135$52,858$64,320
Adjustments for Features0-8,685-9,753-11,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$33,450$43,105$52,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,655$19,499

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCobaltSLKSLKSLK
Trim2LTSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $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$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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
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 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$11,715$12,865$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,325$10,475$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,685-9,753-11,371

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltSLK
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.3 in95.7 in
Length180.3 in162.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.910.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%

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