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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $14,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,431

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $35,300
Base Invoice $17,017 $32,963
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Performance Appearance Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
Cargo net   50
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Performance Appearance Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 3,060 50
Options (change) 2,694 42
Destination 720 800
Total Price $21,620 $36,150
Total Invoice $20,431 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,509
Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,620$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,620$26,670
Total Invoice$20,431$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-8,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,431$24,940

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltOptima
Trim2LTSX Limited 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
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,970$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,865

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102014
ModelCobaltOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.0 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 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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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%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%

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