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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,905

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,580

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $66

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusCobaltCobalt
TrimSESESLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $15,120 $19,695
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $14,288 $18,612
Deluxe Package 395      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Remote start 415 415 0  
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 295 295
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 695 695
Sunroof 625 625 750 750
Heated front seats 115 115    
Performance Appearance Package     795  
2LT Option Package     1,295  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     295  
Deluxe Package 344      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Satellite radio 170 170    
Remote start 360 360 0  
CD changer, in-dash 305 305 260 260
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 612 612
Sunroof 544 544 660 660
Heated front seats 100 100    
Performance Appearance Package     700  
2LT Option Package     1,140  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     260  
Options (change) 3,985 2,780 4,125 1,740
Options (change) 3,468 2,419 3,632 1,532
Destination 670 670 660 660
Total Price $20,240 $20,375 $19,905 $22,095
Total Invoice $18,646 $18,816 $18,580 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $228
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusCobaltCobalt
TrimSESESLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,240$20,375$19,905$22,095
Adjustments for Features0-200-190-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,240$20,175$19,715$21,580
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,865
Total Invoice$18,646$18,816$18,580$20,804
Adjustments for Features0-185-177-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,646$18,631$18,403$20,319
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$1,916

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusCobaltCobalt
TrimSESESLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Front side airbags$350$350  
Stability control   $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,275$1,475$1,465$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$190$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-177-485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelFocusCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in103.3 in
Length175.0 in180.5 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in
Height58.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

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%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested65044%
Total Not Requested81556%

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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