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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $17,400
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $16,443
Satellite radio 195 195 325
Leather seating surfaces 895   695
Sunroof 895 895 750
Heated front seats 240    
Side curtain airbags     395
MP3-compatible player     150
Satellite radio 170 170 286
Leather seating surfaces 779   612
Sunroof 779 779 660
Heated front seats 209    
Side curtain airbags     348
MP3-compatible player     132
Options (change) 2,225 1,090 2,315
Options (change) 1,937 949 2,038
Destination 800 800 590
Total Price $26,660 $29,510 $20,305
Total Invoice $24,538 $27,137 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,405
Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,660$29,510$20,305
Adjustments for Features-2,240-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,420$25,920$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$24,538$27,137$19,071
Adjustments for Features-2,062-3,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,476$23,836$19,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200820082006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimSELLimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,550$960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,062-3,3010

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.3 in
Length200.4 in180.5 in
Width74.5 in67.9 in
Height61.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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