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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $19,695
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $18,612
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Side curtain airbags 560      
Leather seating surfaces 695     695
Sunroof 850 850 850 750
Heated front seats 300      
235/65R18   695    
CD changer, in-dash       295
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Side curtain airbags 476      
Leather seating surfaces 591     612
Sunroof 723 723 723 660
Heated front seats 255      
235/65R18   591    
CD changer, in-dash       260
Options (change) 2,600 1,740 1,045 1,740
Options (change) 2,211 1,480 889 1,532
Destination 735 735 735 660
Total Price $28,705 $30,845 $32,895 $22,095
Total Invoice $26,976 $29,005 $30,985 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,067
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,705$30,845$32,895$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,240-2,665-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,465$28,180$28,605$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$2,140$0
Total Invoice$26,976$29,005$30,985$20,804
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,506-4,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,871$26,499$26,944$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,628$2,073$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$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
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $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
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,375$6,000$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$2,665$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,105-2,506-4,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072008
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 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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