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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: $21,435

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,125

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $19,390
Base Invoice $17,279 $18,432
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 2,535 4,060
Options (change) 2,231 3,657
Destination 615 825
Total Price $21,435 $24,275
Total Invoice $20,125 $22,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,440
Model Year20072015
ModelCobaltForte
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,435$24,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,435$19,795
Total Invoice$20,125$22,914
Adjustments for Features0-4,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,125$18,685

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
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
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$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,229

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072015
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?
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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested162545%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested65096%

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