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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: $20,450

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,401

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $20,755
Base Invoice $17,017 $19,667
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
USB port 100  
Floor mats   120
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
USB port 88  
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 1,890 120
Options (change) 1,664 97
Destination 720 850
Total Price $20,450 $21,725
Total Invoice $19,401 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year20102016
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price$20,450$21,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,450$18,110
Total Invoice$19,401$20,614
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,401$17,184

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102016
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$935$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102016
ModelCobaltRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in101.2 in
Length180.5 in172.0 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.7 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%

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