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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: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,489

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $24,700
Base Invoice $17,017 $23,080
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
USB port 100  
Premium Package   2,150
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
USB port 88  
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 1,990 2,150
Options (change) 1,752 1,920
Destination 720 750
Total Price $20,550 $27,600
Total Invoice $19,489 $25,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,559
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,550$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,550$22,560
Total Invoice$19,489$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,489$21,048

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTEX Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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
Speaker lights $100
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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$1,835$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,702

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.0 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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