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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: $20,500

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,951

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $1,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $19,695
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $18,612
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745  
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 810   695
CD changer, in-dash     295
Sunroof     750
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648  
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692  
Leather seating surfaces 704   612
CD changer, in-dash     260
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 2,350 1,540 1,740
Options (change) 2,044 1,340 1,532
Destination 695 695 660
Total Price $20,910 $20,500 $22,095
Total Invoice $19,291 $18,951 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year200920092008
ModelFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,910$20,500$22,095
Adjustments for Features-310-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,600$20,390$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0
Total Invoice$19,291$18,951$20,804
Adjustments for Features-286-1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,005$18,849$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200920092008
ModelFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,300$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-286-1020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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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