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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: $18,220

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $10,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,093

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $10,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $15,200 $17,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $14,364 $16,727 $16,443
Ironman Package 1,495          
Satellite radio 195 195 195 325 325 325
Side curtain airbags 560     395 395 395
Sunroof 850 850 850 750 750 750
235/65R18   695        
Leather seating surfaces       695   695
Fog lights       115    
MP3-compatible player       150 150 150
Ironman Package 1,271          
Satellite radio 166 166 166 286 286 286
Side curtain airbags 476     348 348 348
Sunroof 723 723 723 660 660 660
235/65R18   591        
Leather seating surfaces       612   612
Fog lights       101    
MP3-compatible player       132 132 132
Options (change) 3,100 1,740 1,045 2,430 1,620 2,315
Options (change) 2,636 1,480 889 2,139 1,426 2,038
Destination 735 735 735 590 590 590
Total Price $29,205 $30,845 $32,895 $18,220 $19,910 $20,305
Total Invoice $27,401 $29,005 $30,985 $17,093 $18,743 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year200720072007200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-18235/65-18195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,205$30,845$32,895$18,220$19,910$20,305
Adjustments for Features-3,965-3,990-5,6150-975-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,240$26,855$27,280$18,220$18,935$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,615$2,040$0$715$1,785
Total Invoice$27,401$29,005$30,985$17,093$18,743$19,071
Adjustments for Features-3,720-3,752-5,2890-918-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,681$25,253$25,696$17,093$17,825$18,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,572$2,015$0$732$1,696

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200720072007200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLTLTZSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  $150
Front side airbags$350$350$350   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200   
Roof rack$300     
Roof rails $250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200   
Dual-zone climate control  $125   
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler     $200
Running boards $350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0   
Heated mirrors$25 $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75     
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350   $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,225$6,850$1,235$2,210$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$3,990$5,615$0$975$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,720-3,752-5,2890-918-282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072006
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
White-letter tires0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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