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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,830

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $19,895
Base Invoice $16,443 $18,510
4-speed automatic 850  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
4-speed automatic 748  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 2,840 3,155
Options (change) 2,500 2,740
Destination 590 675
Total Price $20,830 $23,725
Total Invoice $19,533 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $299
Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$20,830$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,830$21,460
Total Invoice$19,533$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$19,832

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,735$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,093

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,865 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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