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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: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $19,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $17,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusCobalt
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $17,400
Base Invoice $34,663 $16,443
Package 401B 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Package 401B 1,740  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Options (change) 2,000 3,010
Options (change) 1,740 2,650
Destination 825 590
Total Price $40,595 $21,000
Total Invoice $37,228 $19,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,406
Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusCobalt
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,595$21,000
Adjustments for Features-7,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$21,000
Total Invoice$37,228$19,683
Adjustments for Features-7,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,089$19,683

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusCobalt
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,855$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102006
ModelTaurusCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.3 in
Length202.9 in180.5 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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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