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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,084

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $841

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,798

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,295 $18,500 $18,285 $18,400
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,482 $17,279 $17,627
3LT Option Package 1,895      
Leather seating surfaces 695   695  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695  
Enhanced Safety Package 395      
Satellite radio 199      
Side curtain airbags   395 395  
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
3LT Option Package 1,668      
Leather seating surfaces 612   612  
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612  
Enhanced Safety Package 347      
Satellite radio 175      
Side curtain airbags   347 347  
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 4,174 1,090 1,785 630
Options (change) 3,674 959 1,571 564
Destination 615 615 615 895
Total Price $19,084 $20,205 $20,685 $19,925
Total Invoice $17,798 $19,056 $19,465 $19,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $393
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4173hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$19,084$20,205$20,685$19,925
Adjustments for Features-175-8250-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,909$19,380$20,685$18,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$471$1,776$0
Total Invoice$17,798$19,056$19,465$19,086
Adjustments for Features-163-7780-1,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,635$18,278$19,465$18,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$643$1,830$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTLTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags   $350
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,645$3,295$2,470$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$825$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-7780-1,058

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20072018
ModelCobaltRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in101.6 in
Length180.5 in172.6 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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