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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,610

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,320

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCivic
TrimLTSportEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $19,910
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $18,336
Leather seating surfaces 695 695  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295    
2LT Option Package 1,295    
Performance Appearance Package 795    
Remote start 0    
Sunroof 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 612 612  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260    
2LT Option Package 1,140    
Performance Appearance Package 700    
Remote start 0    
Sunroof 660 660  
Options (change) 3,830 1,445 0
Options (change) 3,372 1,272 0
Destination 660 660 670
Total Price $19,610 $21,800 $20,580
Total Invoice $18,320 $20,544 $19,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,027
Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCivic
TrimLTSportEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,610$21,800$20,580
Adjustments for Features-365-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,245$21,110$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,865$0
Total Invoice$18,320$20,544$19,006
Adjustments for Features-341-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,979$19,894$19,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltCivic
TrimLTSportEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Stability control $400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,265$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-341-6500

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in176.7 in
Width67.9 in69.0 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Total Requested55038%
Total Not Requested91562%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested27520%
Total Not Requested110080%

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