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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,155

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $5,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,920

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $4,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangCobaltCobalt
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $15,120 $19,695
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $14,288 $18,612
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460 460    
Pony Package 750        
Safety and Security Package 995        
Cargo net 55 55 55    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Leather seating surfaces 0 695   695 695
Remote start 295 295 295 0  
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers   665      
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     250    
Performance Appearance Package       795  
2LT Option Package       1,295  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       295  
CD changer, in-dash       295 295
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400 400    
Pony Package 653        
Safety and Security Package 866        
Cargo net 48 48 48    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Leather seating surfaces 0 605   612 612
Remote start 257 257 257 0  
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Unbranded 500W 6 speakers   579      
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     218    
Performance Appearance Package       700  
2LT Option Package       1,140  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       260  
CD changer, in-dash       260 260
Options (change) 2,815 2,365 1,255 3,375 990
Options (change) 2,431 2,059 1,093 2,972 872
Destination 795 795 795 660 660
Total Price $24,490 $29,400 $29,470 $19,155 $21,345
Total Invoice $22,588 $27,040 $27,136 $17,920 $20,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,995
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangCobaltCobalt
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 6228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,490$29,400$29,470$19,155$21,345
Adjustments for Features0-300-500-350-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$29,100$28,970$18,805$20,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$4,480$0$1,865
Total Invoice$22,588$27,040$27,136$17,920$20,144
Adjustments for Features0-276-460-327-637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,588$26,764$26,676$17,593$19,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,176$4,088$0$1,914

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangCobaltCobalt
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumLTSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control    $400
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,675$1,875$1,725$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$500$350$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-460-327-637

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelMustangCobalt
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in103.3 in
Length187.6 in180.3 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height55.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%
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 net40Yes
Total Requested69047%
Total Not Requested77553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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