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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: $18,690

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $20,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,507

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $18,944

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Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim200t300350LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $15,200 $17,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $14,364 $16,727 $16,443
Cargo net 65 65 65      
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 275 275  
Audio controls on steering wheel       195    
Satellite radio       325 325 325
Side curtain airbags       395 395 395
Fog lights       115    
MP3-compatible player       150 150 150
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695 695 695
Sunroof       750 750 750
Cargo net 39 39 39      
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 242 242  
Audio controls on steering wheel       172    
Satellite radio       286 286 286
Side curtain airbags       348 348 348
Fog lights       101    
MP3-compatible player       132 132 132
Telematics service, such as OnStar       612 612 612
Sunroof       660 660 660
Options (change) 454 454 454 2,900 2,590 2,315
Options (change) 298 298 298 2,553 2,280 2,038
Destination 975 975 975 590 590 590
Total Price $39,254 $41,629 $42,799 $18,690 $20,880 $20,305
Total Invoice $36,451 $38,659 $39,747 $17,507 $19,597 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,576
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim200t300350LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,254$41,629$42,799$18,690$20,880$20,305
Adjustments for Features-7,935-9,635-7,9350-2,075-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,319$31,994$34,864$18,690$18,805$20,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$115$1,515
Total Invoice$36,451$38,659$39,747$17,507$19,597$19,071
Adjustments for Features-7,368-8,948-7,3690-1,947-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,083$29,711$32,378$17,507$17,650$18,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$3,295$0$143$1,470

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelISISISCobaltCobaltCobalt
Trim200t300350LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
5-speed manual   $0 $0
4-speed automatic    $800 
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Cruise control   $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  $150
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Front side airbags$350$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Navigation app$50$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Compass$0$0$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Heated front seats $200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
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 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 leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels    $350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,780$10,480$8,780$845$2,920$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,935$9,635$7,935$0$2,075$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,368-8,948-7,3690-1,947-94

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172006
ModelISCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.3 in
Length184.3 in180.5 in
Width71.3 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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