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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,380

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,845

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $18,860
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $17,667
235/65R18 595    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850  
Sun and Sound Package     995
Leather seating surfaces     795
Performance Appearance Package     995
Temporary spare tire     75
235/65R18 506    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723  
Sun and Sound Package     876
Leather seating surfaces     700
Performance Appearance Package     876
Temporary spare tire     66
Options (change) 2,005 1,410 2,860
Options (change) 1,705 1,199 2,518
Destination 645 645 660
Total Price $32,850 $34,570 $22,380
Total Invoice $29,868 $31,422 $20,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,804
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,850$34,570$22,380
Adjustments for Features-2,440-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$30,755$22,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$29,868$31,422$20,845
Adjustments for Features-2,219-3,4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,649$27,954$20,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimEddie BauerLimited2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,575$5,950$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,219-3,4680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.3 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in67.9 in
Height72.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested137593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%

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