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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,760

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,299

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $10,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCobaltHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,860 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $17,667 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Leather seating surfaces 795        
Sun and Sound Package 995        
Temporary spare tire 75        
Rear spoiler 275        
USB port 100        
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Leather Package       2,305  
Leather seating surfaces 700        
Sun and Sound Package 876        
Temporary spare tire 66        
Rear spoiler 242        
USB port 88        
Cargo net   34 34 34 34
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 2,240 563 563 2,868 563
Options (change) 1,972 359 359 2,480 359
Destination 660 810 810 810 810
Total Price $21,760 $34,218 $37,118 $42,393 $45,743
Total Invoice $20,299 $31,156 $33,804 $38,907 $41,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,795
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCobaltHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$21,760$34,218$37,118$42,393$45,743
Adjustments for Features0-5,560-6,535-6,885-8,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$28,658$30,583$35,508$37,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,850$8,725
Total Invoice$20,299$31,156$33,804$38,907$41,767
Adjustments for Features0-5,062-5,952-6,319-7,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,299$26,094$27,852$32,588$34,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,758$6,494$8,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCobaltHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2LTSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote start$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$2,345$7,905$8,880$9,230$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,560$6,535$6,885$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,062-5,952-6,319-7,633

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in109.8 in
Length180.5 in188.4 in
Width67.9 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.995.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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