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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: $10,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelCobaltOutbackOutback
TrimSS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,425 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $22,137 $32,696 $35,635
Sunroof 750    
Rear spoiler 275    
Temporary spare tire 75    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   70 70
Sunroof 660    
Rear spoiler 242    
Temporary spare tire 66    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   45 45
Options (change) 1,100 70 70
Options (change) 968 45 45
Destination 660 875 875
Total Price $25,185 $35,940 $39,140
Total Invoice $23,765 $33,616 $36,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year200920172017
ModelCobaltOutbackOutback
TrimSS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$25,185$35,940$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-9,830-13,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$26,110$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$23,765$33,616$36,555
Adjustments for Features0-9,194-12,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$24,422$24,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$261$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920172017
ModelCobaltOutbackOutback
TrimSS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$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$100
Total Value of Features$1,520$11,350$14,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,830$13,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,194-12,394

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092017
ModelCobaltOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.3 in108.1 in
Length180.5 in189.6 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.973.3 ft3

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