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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: $20,550

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,489

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltForte
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,895
Base Invoice $17,017 $18,000
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
USB port 100  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
USB port 88  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,990 1,790
Options (change) 1,752 1,557
Destination 720 695
Total Price $20,550 $21,380
Total Invoice $19,489 $20,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltForte
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,550$21,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,550$18,800
Total Invoice$19,489$20,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,489$17,808

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltForte
Trim2LTSX
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
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 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$845$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
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 Weight2,781 lb.2,708 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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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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