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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: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,610

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $13,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $31,820
Base Invoice $18,612 $30,611
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 1,520 2,435
Options (change) 1,338 2,216
Destination 660 875
Total Price $21,875 $35,130
Total Invoice $20,610 $33,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5T9
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$35,130
Adjustments for Features0-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$28,305
Total Invoice$20,610$33,702
Adjustments for Features0-6,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,610$27,154

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltMalibu
TrimSportPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,548

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in111.4 in
Length180.5 in194.2 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 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 in41.5 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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