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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: $21,155

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,819

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $20,690
Base Invoice $16,443 $19,255
4-speed automatic 850  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Sunroof 750  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
4-speed automatic 748  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Sunroof 660  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 3,165 3,275
Options (change) 2,786 2,865
Destination 590 675
Total Price $21,155 $24,640
Total Invoice $19,819 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4194hp 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)205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,155$24,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,155$21,925
Total Invoice$19,819$22,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,819$20,283

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,512

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,865 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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