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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: $21,015

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $18,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,696

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $17,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimLimitedSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,460 $40,275 $17,400
Base Invoice $32,565 $38,060 $16,443
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 15
Rear spoiler 275    
Sunroof 995   750
Package 301A / 401A 2,150    
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Leather seating surfaces     695
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     395
MP3-compatible player     150
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 13
Rear spoiler 261    
Sunroof 945   660
Package 301A / 401A 2,044    
Polished alloy wheels 660    
Leather seating surfaces     612
Satellite radio     286
Side curtain airbags     348
MP3-compatible player     132
Telematics service, such as OnStar     612
Options (change) 4,205 90 3,025
Options (change) 3,996 86 2,663
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $39,540 $41,240 $21,015
Total Invoice $37,436 $39,021 $19,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,630
Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimLimitedSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$39,540$41,240$21,015
Adjustments for Features-7,510-7,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,030$33,605$21,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$37,436$39,021$19,696
Adjustments for Features-7,110-7,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$31,797$19,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201620162006
ModelTaurusTaurusCobalt
TrimLimitedSHOSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,580$9,705$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$7,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,110-7,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162006
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 / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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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