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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,129

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $17,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,718

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $15,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim250350FLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $14,295 $18,500 $18,285
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $13,509 $17,482 $17,279
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440        
Cargo net 64 64 64      
3LT Option Package       1,895    
Leather seating surfaces       695   695
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       295    
Sunroof       750 750 750
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695 695 695
CD changer, in-dash       295 295 295
Satellite radio       199    
Enhanced Safety Package       395    
Rear spoiler         275  
Side curtain airbags         395 395
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245        
Cargo net 39 39 39      
3LT Option Package       1,668    
Leather seating surfaces       612   612
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers       260    
Sunroof       660 660 660
Telematics service, such as OnStar       612 612 612
CD changer, in-dash       260 260 260
Satellite radio       175    
Enhanced Safety Package       347    
Rear spoiler         242  
Side curtain airbags         347 347
Options (change) 2,504 2,504 64 5,219 2,410 2,830
Options (change) 2,284 2,284 39 4,594 2,121 2,491
Destination 875 875 875 615 615 615
Total Price $37,174 $43,599 $62,239 $20,129 $21,525 $21,730
Total Invoice $34,589 $40,562 $57,923 $18,718 $20,218 $20,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,745
Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim250350FLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12228, 7228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$37,174$43,599$62,239$20,129$21,525$21,730
Adjustments for Features-3,535-5,185-6,460-175-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,639$38,414$55,779$19,954$20,500$21,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$22,140$0$546$1,776
Total Invoice$34,589$40,562$57,923$18,718$20,218$20,385
Adjustments for Features-3,289-4,824-6,012-163-9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,300$35,738$51,911$18,555$19,255$20,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,438$20,611$0$700$1,830

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim250350FLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote start   $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  $150
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Headlight washers $50    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,355$7,630$1,345$2,195$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$5,185$6,460$175$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,289-4,824-6,012-163-9630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122007
ModelISCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.3 in
Length180.1 in180.5 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

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%
3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested131557%
Total Not Requested97543%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ

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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