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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $19,500
Base Invoice $16,443 $18,528
Leather seating surfaces 695  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Leather seating surfaces 612  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Satellite radio 286  
Sunroof 660  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,010 3,360
Options (change) 2,650 2,996
Destination 590 800
Total Price $21,000 $23,660
Total Invoice $19,683 $22,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year20062014
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,000$23,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$19,130
Total Invoice$19,683$22,324
Adjustments for Features0-4,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$18,050

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$820$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,274

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062014
ModelCobaltForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%

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