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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: $21,520

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,343

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $26,955
Base Invoice $17,017 $25,607
Performance Appearance Package 995  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Temporary spare tire 100 100
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof   850
Performance Appearance Package 876  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Temporary spare tire 88 88
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 2,960 1,025
Options (change) 2,606 902
Destination 720 720
Total Price $21,520 $28,700
Total Invoice $20,343 $27,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,636
Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,520$28,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,520$24,220
Total Invoice$20,343$27,229
Adjustments for Features0-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,343$22,979

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$810$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,250

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,451 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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