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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCobaltCobaltRioRio
TrimLTSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $13,330 $13,990
Performance Appearance Package 795      
Remote start 0      
2LT Option Package 1,295      
Value Package     600  
195/55HR15     285  
Floor mats     95 95
Rear spoiler     300  
Performance Appearance Package 700      
Remote start 0      
2LT Option Package 1,140      
Value Package     535  
195/55HR15     250  
Floor mats     72 72
Rear spoiler     250  
Options (change) 2,090 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 1,840 0 1,107 72
Destination 660 660 695 695
Total Price $17,870 $20,355 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $16,788 $19,272 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCobaltCobaltRioRio
TrimLTSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$17,870$20,355$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-340-6650-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,530$19,690$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$460$0
Total Invoice$16,788$19,272$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-319-6300-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,469$18,642$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,173$728$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelCobaltCobaltRioRio
TrimLTSportLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Stability control $400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,590$1,915$1,250$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$665$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-6300-353

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082010
ModelCobaltRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in98.4 in
Length180.5 in167.3 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
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Cargo net40No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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