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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: $20,100

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,891

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,443 $20,410
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Satellite radio 286  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 2,110 470
Options (change) 1,858 388
Destination 590 895
Total Price $20,100 $22,965
Total Invoice $18,891 $21,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year20062018
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$20,100$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,100$19,060
Total Invoice$18,891$21,693
Adjustments for Features0-3,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,891$18,004

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$895$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelCobaltForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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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