Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | Cobalt | Cobalt | Cobalt | Cobalt |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | SS |
Engines | ||||
Transmissions | ||||
Drivetrains | ||||
Tires | ||||
Audio Systems | ||||
Accessories | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||
Cargo Management | ||||
Climate Control | ||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||
Engine / Motor | ||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||
Exterior | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||
Infotainment | ||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||
No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. |
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