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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: $21,485

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,169

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelCobaltMalibuMalibu
TrimSS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $17,279 $23,769 $25,859
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Sunroof 750 1,000  
5-speed manual 0    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Forward collision warning   395  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Leather seating surfaces 612    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612    
Side curtain airbags 347    
Engine-block heater 44 66 66
Sunroof 660 880  
5-speed manual 0    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Forward collision warning   348  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 2,585 5,355 2,410
Options (change) 2,275 4,841 2,273
Destination 615 810 810
Total Price $21,485 $31,055 $30,585
Total Invoice $20,169 $29,420 $28,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,917
Model Year200720132013
ModelCobaltMalibuMalibu
TrimSS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$21,485$31,055$30,585
Adjustments for Features0-5,630-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,485$25,425$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$20,169$29,420$28,942
Adjustments for Features0-5,334-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,169$24,086$24,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$356

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720132013
ModelCobaltMalibuMalibu
TrimSS2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,045$6,675$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,334-4,500

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
ModelCobaltMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.8 in
Length180.5 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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