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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $12,695
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $12,045
Bodyside moldings 100    
Rear spoiler 275   250
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400   400
Power Package     600
Floor mats     70
Bodyside moldings 88    
Rear spoiler 242   220
Antilock brakes (ABS) 352   357
Power Package     535
Floor mats     54
Options (change) 775 0 1,320
Options (change) 682 0 1,166
Destination 660 660 580
Total Price $16,555 $20,355 $14,595
Total Invoice $15,630 $19,272 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,674
Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17185/65-14
Total Price$16,555$20,355$14,595
Adjustments for Features-175-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,380$18,540$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0
Total Invoice$15,630$19,272$13,791
Adjustments for Features-165-1,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,465$17,554$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLTSportLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Front side airbags  $350
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$925$2,565$750
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-1,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in98.4 in
Length180.5 in166.9 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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