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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: $21,720

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $22,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $17,840
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Leather seating surfaces         795
Sun and Sound Package         995
Performance Appearance Package         995
Temporary spare tire         100
Rear spoiler         275
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Leather seating surfaces         700
Sun and Sound Package         876
Performance Appearance Package         876
Temporary spare tire         88
Rear spoiler         242
Options (change) 5,970 2,290 1,695 0 3,160
Options (change) 5,672 2,175 1,610 0 2,782
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 720
Total Price $44,140 $51,915 $57,680 $59,495 $21,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,695
Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T10M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$44,140$51,915$57,680$59,495$21,720
Adjustments for Features-8,860-13,000-14,425-20,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$38,915$43,255$39,355$21,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,635$7,975$4,075$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCobalt
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,445$16,585$18,010$23,725$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,860$13,000$14,425$20,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,388-856-714-4210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20202010
ModelExplorerCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in103.3 in
Length198.8 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in67.9 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2200100%

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 link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%

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