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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: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $19,990
Base Invoice $16,443 $18,993
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Sunroof 750  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Premium Package   3,000
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Sunroof 660  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Premium Package   2,717
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 3,010 3,460
Options (change) 2,650 3,096
Destination 590 850
Total Price $21,000 $24,300
Total Invoice $19,683 $22,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $713
Model Year20062016
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,000$24,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$20,095
Total Invoice$19,683$22,939
Adjustments for Features0-3,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$18,970

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$770$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,969

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062016
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested202560%
Total Not Requested135040%

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