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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: $20,740

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,513

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,279 $18,190
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750 750
5-speed manual 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Cargo net   40
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Sunroof 660 655
5-speed manual 0  
Leather Package   870
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,840 1,790
Options (change) 1,619 1,557
Destination 615 750
Total Price $20,740 $21,640
Total Invoice $19,513 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$20,740$21,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,740$19,085
Total Invoice$19,513$20,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,513$18,077

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$770$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in104.3 in
Length180.5 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.2,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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