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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: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $8,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $18,612 $27,865 $33,435
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Sunroof 750    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   50 50
Leather seating surfaces 612    
Sunroof 660    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 1,445 50 50
Options (change) 1,272 42 42
Destination 660 850 850
Total Price $21,800 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $20,544 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,322
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,800$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,245-10,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$25,595$26,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$20,544$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,891-9,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$23,866$24,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$987

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,370$7,615$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,245$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,891-9,474

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
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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