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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: $20,550

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,489

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $20,995
Base Invoice $17,017 $19,620
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
USB port 100  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
USB port 88  
Options (change) 1,990 0
Options (change) 1,752 0
Destination 720 695
Total Price $20,550 $21,690
Total Invoice $19,489 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,108
Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$20,550$21,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,550$19,625
Total Invoice$19,489$20,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,489$18,381

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,010$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,934

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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