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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,620 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT | ||
| Difference: $13,280 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,431 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT | ||
| Difference: $11,901 | ||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Optima |
| Trim | 2LT | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $17,840 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $17,017 | $24,760 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 795 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 995 | |
| Performance Appearance Package | 995 | |
| Rear spoiler | 275 | |
| Limited Package | 3,300 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 700 | |
| Sun and Sound Package | 876 | |
| Performance Appearance Package | 876 | |
| Rear spoiler | 242 | |
| Limited Package | 2,937 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |
| Options (change) | 3,060 | 7,650 |
| Options (change) | 2,694 | 6,822 |
| Destination | 720 | 750 |
| Total Price | $21,620 | $34,900 |
| Total Invoice | $20,431 | $32,332 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,290 | ||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Optima |
| Trim | 2LT | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 155hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 228, 7 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $21,620 | $34,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,620 | $26,685 |
| Total Invoice | $20,431 | $32,332 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,611 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,431 | $24,721 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Optima |
| Trim | 2LT | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,935 | $10,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,611 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | Cobalt | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,975 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 49.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 49.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
| Sun and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Performance Appearance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 205/50R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2805 | 93% |
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