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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: $21,435

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,125

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,279 $28,380
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 347  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 2,535 50
Options (change) 2,231 42
Destination 615 895
Total Price $21,435 $31,445
Total Invoice $20,125 $29,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,925
Model Year20072018
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,435$31,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,435$23,650
Total Invoice$20,125$29,317
Adjustments for Features0-7,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,125$22,050

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,895$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,267

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.4 in
Length180.5 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.9 ft3

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