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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,575

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,406

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $13,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelPriusCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimFourLTLTZSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $15,200 $17,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $26,284 $14,364 $16,727 $16,443
Solar Roof Package 3,820      
Cargo net 51      
Floor mats 200      
Bodyside moldings 209      
Audio controls on steering wheel   195    
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Side curtain airbags   395 395 395
MP3-compatible player   150 150 150
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695 695 695
Sunroof   750 750 750
Solar Roof Package 3,418      
Cargo net 35      
Floor mats 127      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Audio controls on steering wheel   172    
Rear spoiler   242 242  
Satellite radio   286 286 286
Side curtain airbags   348 348 348
MP3-compatible player   132 132 132
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612 612 612
Sunroof   660 660 660
Options (change) 4,280 2,785 2,590 2,315
Options (change) 3,705 2,452 2,280 2,038
Destination 760 590 590 590
Total Price $33,275 $18,575 $20,880 $20,305
Total Invoice $30,749 $17,406 $19,597 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,526
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelPriusCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimFourLTLTZSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$33,275$18,575$20,880$20,305
Adjustments for Features-6,2950-2,200-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,980$18,575$18,680$20,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105$1,505
Total Invoice$30,749$17,406$19,597$19,071
Adjustments for Features-5,8170-2,065-211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,932$17,406$17,532$18,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$126$1,454

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelPriusCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimFourLTLTZSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote climate control$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Solar panel$300   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 
Center armrest(s), second row$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   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$770$2,970$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$0$2,200$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8170-2,065-211

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122006
ModelPriusCobalt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length176.4 in180.5 in
Width68.7 in67.9 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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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