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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $15,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusCobalt
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $23,425
Base Invoice $35,025 $22,137
Package 401A 2,000  
Temporary spare tire   75
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Package 401A 1,740  
Temporary spare tire   66
Rear spoiler   242
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,000 1,100
Options (change) 1,740 968
Destination 795 660
Total Price $40,950 $25,185
Total Invoice $37,560 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,494
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusCobalt
TrimSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,950$25,185
Adjustments for Features-7,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,990$25,185
Total Invoice$37,560$23,765
Adjustments for Features-7,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,259$23,765

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,605$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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