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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: $19,235

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,931

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $2,386

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Model Year2007200720072006
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltOptima
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $19,100
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,482 $17,279 $17,605
3LT Option Package 1,895      
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395  
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 695   695  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295      
Sunroof 750 750 750  
Rear spoiler   275   220
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
3LT Option Package 1,668      
Side curtain airbags 347 347 347  
CD changer, in-dash 260 260 260  
Leather seating surfaces 612   612  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260      
Sunroof 660 660 660  
Rear spoiler   242   169
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 4,325 1,715 2,135 2,475
Options (change) 3,807 1,509 1,879 2,122
Destination 615 615 615 590
Total Price $19,235 $20,830 $21,035 $22,165
Total Invoice $17,931 $19,606 $19,773 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,112
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltOptima
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/60-15
Total Price$19,235$20,830$21,035$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-25-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,235$19,780$21,010$20,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$1,775$0
Total Invoice$17,931$19,606$19,773$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-988-24-1,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,931$18,618$19,749$19,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$1,818$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltOptima
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Front side airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,110$3,160$2,135$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$25$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-988-24-1,274

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in185.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested119052%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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