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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: $21,875

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,610

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,227

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Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $30,920
Base Invoice $18,612 $29,683
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   60
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Engine-block heater 66 68
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   55
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 1,520 1,405
Options (change) 1,338 1,279
Destination 660 875
Total Price $21,875 $33,200
Total Invoice $20,610 $31,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,778
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$21,875$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$26,475
Total Invoice$20,610$31,837
Adjustments for Features0-6,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,610$25,388

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,370$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,449

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in111.4 in
Length180.5 in193.8 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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