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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,170

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,049

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $5,285

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Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLTLTZSS2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $21,595 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $20,517 $27,405 $35,379
Leather seating surfaces 695   695      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395      
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150      
Rear spoiler 275 275        
Sunroof 750 750 750 1,000    
Fog lights 115          
Bodyside moldings       220 220 220
Cargo net       55 55 55
Leather seating surfaces 612   612      
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348      
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132      
Rear spoiler 242 242        
Sunroof 660 660 660 888    
Fog lights 101          
Bodyside moldings       143 143 143
Cargo net       36 36 36
Options (change) 2,380 1,570 1,990 1,275 275 275
Options (change) 2,095 1,382 1,752 1,067 179 179
Destination 590 590 590 750 750 750
Total Price $18,170 $19,860 $19,980 $23,620 $30,120 $38,470
Total Invoice $17,049 $18,699 $18,785 $22,334 $28,334 $36,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $723
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLTLTZSS2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$18,170$19,860$19,980$23,620$30,120$38,470
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-4,825-3,950-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,170$18,885$19,880$18,795$26,170$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$0$7,375$14,175
Total Invoice$17,049$18,699$18,785$22,334$28,334$36,308
Adjustments for Features0-918-94-4,562-3,716-5,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,049$17,781$18,691$17,772$24,618$31,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$1,642$0$6,846$13,345

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLTLTZSS2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0  
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential     $275
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
HD radio   $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$950$1,925$1,050$5,775$4,900$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$4,825$3,950$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-94-4,562-3,716-5,191

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in104.1 in
Length180.5 in180.3 in
Width67.9 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.0 ft3

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