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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,780

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,429

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,279 $25,605
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 750 800
CD changer, in-dash 295  
5-speed manual 0  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Engine-block heater 44 62
Sunroof 660 664
CD changer, in-dash 260  
5-speed manual 0  
Options (change) 2,880 875
Options (change) 2,535 726
Destination 615 650
Total Price $21,780 $28,620
Total Invoice $20,429 $26,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,045
Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,780$28,620
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$24,900
Total Invoice$20,429$26,981
Adjustments for Features0-3,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,429$23,474

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSSLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,120$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,507

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelCobaltMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in112.3 in
Length180.5 in191.8 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.1 ft3

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