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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $14,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $13,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $35,300
Base Invoice $18,612 $32,963
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   50
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,445 50
Options (change) 1,272 42
Destination 660 800
Total Price $21,800 $36,150
Total Invoice $20,544 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,051
Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,800$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-8,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$27,370
Total Invoice$20,544$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$25,595

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,095$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,210

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.0 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 ft3

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