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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,250

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,225

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelCobaltMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $20,320
Base Invoice $17,017 $19,304
Audio controls on steering wheel 245  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Rear spoiler 275 175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Audio controls on steering wheel 216  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Rear spoiler 242 145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,690 1,250
Options (change) 1,488 1,037
Destination 720 650
Total Price $20,250 $22,220
Total Invoice $19,225 $20,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,270
Model Year20102008
ModelCobaltMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,250$22,220
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$21,695
Total Invoice$19,225$20,991
Adjustments for Features0-496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,225$20,495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelCobaltMalibu Classic
Trim2LTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,000$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-496

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelCobaltMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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