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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCobalt
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,595 $29,095 $37,445 $19,695
Base Invoice $20,517 $27,405 $35,379 $18,612
Sunroof 1,000     750
Cargo net 55 55 55  
Leather seating surfaces       695
Sunroof 888     660
Cargo net 36 36 36  
Leather seating surfaces       612
Options (change) 1,055 55 55 1,445
Options (change) 924 36 36 1,272
Destination 750 750 750 660
Total Price $23,400 $29,900 $38,250 $21,800
Total Invoice $22,191 $28,191 $36,165 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,814
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCobalt
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4265hp H4305hp H4171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,400$29,900$38,250$21,800
Adjustments for Features-3,650-2,850-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,750$27,050$33,750$21,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$14,000$0
Total Invoice$22,191$28,191$36,165$20,544
Adjustments for Features-3,461-2,687-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,730$25,504$31,910$20,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,774$13,180$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXCobalt
Trim2.0i LimitedWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
6-speed manual  $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals $75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,125$5,775$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$2,850$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,461-2,687-4,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
ModelImpreza / WRXCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in103.3 in
Length180.3 in180.5 in
Width68.5 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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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