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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: $21,760

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $11,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $31,990
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
USB port 100  
Rear spoiler 275  
Temporary spare tire 75  
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
USB port 88  
Rear spoiler 242  
Temporary spare tire 66  
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 2,240 475
Options (change) 1,972 395
Destination 660 925
Total Price $21,760 $33,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,259
Model Year20092019
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$21,760$33,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$26,295

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092019
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
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
Stability control $400
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
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), 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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092019
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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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%

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