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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: $11,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $31,990
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net   50
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,445 50
Options (change) 1,272 42
Destination 660 925
Total Price $21,800 $32,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,796
Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,800$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-7,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$25,495

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082019
ModelCobaltOptima
TrimSportSX
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
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 
USB port $25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Metal pedals $75
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$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082019
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,231 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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