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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: $21,585

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,145

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $19,395
Base Invoice $17,667 $18,045
Leather seating surfaces 795 600
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275 200
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Leather seating surfaces 700 535
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242 160
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 2,065 2,300
Options (change) 1,818 2,035
Destination 660 640
Total Price $21,585 $22,335
Total Invoice $20,145 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year20092007
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,585$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$20,970
Total Invoice$20,145$20,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,145$19,454

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,735$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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