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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: $20,625

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,555

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,017 $17,605
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275 220
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242 169
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 2,065 2,100
Options (change) 1,818 1,834
Destination 720 590
Total Price $20,625 $21,790
Total Invoice $19,555 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $551
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-15
Total Price$20,625$21,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$20,675
Total Invoice$19,555$20,029
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,555$19,004

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
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$2,110$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,025

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in185.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.6 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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