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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $14,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISCobalt
Trim250350F2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $17,840
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $17,017
Rear spoiler 389 389   275
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Leather seating surfaces       795
Sun and Sound Package       995
Temporary spare tire       100
USB port       100
Rear spoiler 268 268   242
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Leather seating surfaces       700
Sun and Sound Package       876
Temporary spare tire       88
USB port       88
Options (change) 453 453 64 2,265
Options (change) 307 307 39 1,994
Destination 875 875 875 720
Total Price $35,123 $41,548 $62,239 $20,825
Total Invoice $32,612 $38,585 $57,923 $19,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,204
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISCobalt
Trim250350F2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$35,123$41,548$62,239$20,825
Adjustments for Features-3,960-5,610-7,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,163$35,938$55,079$20,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,916$0
Total Invoice$32,612$38,585$57,923$19,731
Adjustments for Features-3,677-5,210-6,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,935$33,375$51,260$19,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,440$22,325$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISCobalt
Trim250350F2LT
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$7,030$8,580$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$5,610$7,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,677-5,210-6,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122010
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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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