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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: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,767

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,335 $25,495 $27,645 $29,695
Base Invoice $21,107 $24,327 $26,251 $28,157
5-speed manual 0      
Performance Package     1,195  
5-speed manual 0      
Performance Package     1,060  
Options (change) 0 0 1,195 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,060 0
Destination 660 820 820 820
Total Price $22,995 $26,315 $29,660 $30,515
Total Invoice $21,767 $25,147 $28,131 $28,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,961
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4205hp H4205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7196, 8196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,995$26,315$29,660$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-3,590-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$24,830$26,070$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240$2,095
Total Invoice$21,767$25,147$28,131$28,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,419-3,405-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,767$23,728$24,726$25,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998$1,840

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltBRZBRZBRZ
TrimSSPremiumLimitedSeries.Yellow
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Performance meter  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
No-lift shift$50   
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,260$2,745$4,850$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485$3,590$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,419-3,405-3,409

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082017
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.2,762 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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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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