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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,620

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $5,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,448

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $4,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCobaltCobaltPrius cPrius c
TrimLTSportThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $20,140 $21,625
Performance Appearance Package 795      
Remote start 0      
2LT Option Package 1,295      
Sunroof 750 750 850 850
Alloy wheels     390  
Performance Appearance Package 700      
Remote start 0      
2LT Option Package 1,140      
Sunroof 660 660 757 757
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 2,840 750 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,500 660 1,105 757
Destination 660 660 760 760
Total Price $18,620 $21,105 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $17,448 $19,932 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCobaltCobaltPrius cPrius c
TrimLTSportThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4171hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$18,620$21,105$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-325-3,260-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,620$20,780$20,375$21,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0$855
Total Invoice$17,448$19,932$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-307-3,035-3,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,448$19,625$18,970$19,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,177$0$809

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelCobaltCobaltPrius cPrius c
TrimLTSportThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,590$1,915$4,850$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$3,260$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307-3,035-3,363

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in100.4 in
Length180.5 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.90.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested65044%
Total Not Requested81556%

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