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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,995

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,767

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelCobaltBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,335 $25,495 $27,495
Base Invoice $21,107 $24,327 $26,112
5-speed manual 0    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
5-speed manual 0    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,009 1,009
Options (change) 0 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 0 1,009 1,009
Destination 660 770 770
Total Price $22,995 $27,365 $29,365
Total Invoice $21,767 $26,106 $27,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859
Model Year200820132013
ModelCobaltBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,995$27,365$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$24,980$24,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$21,767$26,106$27,891
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,767$23,831$23,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200820132013
ModelCobaltBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,460$3,845$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,275-4,265

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltBRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.3 in101.2 in
Length180.3 in166.7 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Premium

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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