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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $20,690
Base Invoice $18,612 $19,255
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
CD changer, in-dash 260  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 1,740 2,270
Options (change) 1,532 2,025
Destination 660 675
Total Price $22,095 $23,635
Total Invoice $20,804 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417
Model Year20082009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,095$23,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$20,870
Total Invoice$20,804$21,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$19,387

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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$1,035$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,568

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,158 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-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%

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