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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: $18,370

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,228

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $4,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltMalibu Classic
TrimLTSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $20,320
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $19,304
2LT Option Package 1,295    
Remote start 0   190
Audio controls on steering wheel 195    
Sunroof 750 750 800
Rear spoiler 275   175
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
2LT Option Package 1,140    
Remote start 0   158
Audio controls on steering wheel 172    
Sunroof 660 660 664
Rear spoiler 242   145
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 2,590 825 2,035
Options (change) 2,280 726 1,689
Destination 660 660 650
Total Price $18,370 $21,180 $23,005
Total Invoice $17,228 $19,998 $21,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltMalibu Classic
TrimLTSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$18,370$21,180$23,005
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$20,455$21,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$17,228$19,998$21,643
Adjustments for Features0-685-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,228$19,313$20,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltMalibu Classic
TrimLTSportLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Stability control $400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 $100
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$885$1,610$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-685-1,214

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100Yes
Total Requested22554%
Total Not Requested19046%

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