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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: $21,770

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,200

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelFocusFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESELTitaniumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $20,105 $21,805 $19,695
Base Invoice $16,380 $18,766 $20,313 $18,612
Sport Package 895      
Convenience Package 395      
Interior Style Package 795      
Winter Package 570 470 470  
Engine-block heater 25 25 25 75
Sunroof 795 795 795 750
Premium Package   1,395 1,295  
Polished alloy wheels   295 295  
Leather seating surfaces       695
Sport Package 779      
Convenience Package 344      
Interior Style Package 692      
Winter Package 496 409 409  
Engine-block heater 22 22 22 66
Sunroof 692 692 692 660
Premium Package   1,214 1,127  
Polished alloy wheels   258 258  
Leather seating surfaces       612
Options (change) 3,475 2,980 2,880 1,520
Options (change) 3,025 2,595 2,508 1,338
Destination 795 795 795 660
Total Price $21,770 $23,880 $25,480 $21,875
Total Invoice $20,200 $22,156 $23,616 $20,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelFocusFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESELTitaniumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4160hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6355, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/50-17215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,770$23,880$25,480$21,875
Adjustments for Features-490-3,045-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,280$20,835$22,810$21,875
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$1,975$0
Total Invoice$20,200$22,156$23,616$20,610
Adjustments for Features-455-2,825-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,745$19,331$21,141$20,610
Cost Above Minimum$414$0$1,810$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelFocusFocusFocusCobalt
TrimSESELTitaniumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Interior trim, special color$0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,850$4,405$4,030$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$3,045$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-455-2,825-2,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
ModelFocusCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.3 in
Length178.5 in180.5 in
Width71.8 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Interior Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Interior trim, special color0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested120056%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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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