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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCobaltOutback
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,425 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,137 $28,795
Rear spoiler 275  
Temporary spare tire 75  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   42
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Rear spoiler 242  
Temporary spare tire 66  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   28
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,100 1,242
Options (change) 968 1,122
Destination 660 645
Total Price $25,185 $32,882
Total Invoice $23,765 $30,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $551
Model Year20092008
ModelCobaltOutback
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,185$32,882
Adjustments for Features0-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$26,162
Total Invoice$23,765$30,562
Adjustments for Features0-6,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$24,316

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelCobaltOutback
TrimSS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,070$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,246

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelCobaltOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.3 in105.1 in
Length180.5 in188.7 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.966.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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