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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: $19,090

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $19,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,859

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $17,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCobaltCobalt
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $15,200 $17,400
Base Invoice $30,535 $14,364 $16,443
245/45VR20 695    
Package 301A 2,700    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 15 15
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Sunroof 995 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Satellite radio   325 325
Side curtain airbags   395 395
MP3-compatible player   150 150
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695 695
245/45VR20 621    
Package 301A 2,410    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 85 13 13
Rear spoiler 245 242  
Sunroof 888 660 660
Leather seating surfaces   612 612
Satellite radio   286 286
Side curtain airbags   348 348
MP3-compatible player   132 132
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612 612
Options (change) 4,760 3,300 3,025
Options (change) 4,249 2,905 2,663
Destination 795 590 590
Total Price $38,655 $19,090 $21,015
Total Invoice $35,579 $17,859 $19,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,314
Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCobaltCobalt
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20195/60-15205/50-17
Total Price$38,655$19,090$21,015
Adjustments for Features-6,9600-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$19,090$20,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700
Total Invoice$35,579$17,859$19,696
Adjustments for Features-6,4060-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,173$17,859$19,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,626

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201320062006
ModelTaurusCobaltCobalt
TrimLimitedLTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,005$1,045$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4060-211

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132006
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 Weight3,970 lb.2,781 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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