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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: $21,695

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $22,865
Base Invoice $17,017 $21,608
Performance Appearance Package 995  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Performance Appearance Package 876  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242  
Engine-block heater 66 42
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,135 1,870
Options (change) 2,760 1,553
Destination 720 625
Total Price $21,695 $25,360
Total Invoice $20,497 $23,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,774
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,695$25,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,695$23,745
Total Invoice$20,497$23,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$22,271

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltMalibu
Trim2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,810$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 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 wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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