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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCobalt
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,010 $19,695
Base Invoice $28,752 $18,612
Sunroof 850 750
Convenience Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof 723 660
Convenience Package 846  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Options (change) 1,845 1,445
Options (change) 1,569 1,272
Destination 815 660
Total Price $33,670 $21,800
Total Invoice $31,136 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,717
Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCobalt
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,670$21,800
Adjustments for Features-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$21,800
Total Invoice$31,136$20,544
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,261$20,544

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCobalt
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,475$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorer Sport TracCobalt
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.5 in103.3 in
Length210.2 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume0.013.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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