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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: $21,450

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $21,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,138

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $20,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerCobalt
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $18,285
Base Invoice $38,027 $17,279
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 15
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 13
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   347
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Options (change) 1,695 2,550
Options (change) 1,481 2,244
Destination 895 615
Total Price $43,370 $21,450
Total Invoice $40,403 $20,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,777
Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerCobalt
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,370$21,450
Adjustments for Features-10,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$21,450
Total Invoice$40,403$20,138
Adjustments for Features-9,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,915$20,138

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerCobalt
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,255$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
ModelExplorerCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.3 in
Length197.1 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.9 ft3

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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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