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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: $18,480

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,667

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,470 $17,840 $17,755
Base Invoice $15,811 $17,017 $16,962
My Link Package 995    
Revolution Package 295    
Leather seating surfaces   795  
Sun and Sound Package   995  
USB port   100  
Designer Plus Package     750
Floor mats     120
My Link Package 876    
Revolution Package 260    
Leather seating surfaces   700  
Sun and Sound Package   876  
USB port   88  
Designer Plus Package     692
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 1,290 1,890 870
Options (change) 1,136 1,664 789
Destination 720 720 895
Total Price $18,480 $20,450 $19,520
Total Invoice $17,667 $19,401 $18,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,498
Model Year201020102017
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$18,480$20,450$19,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,480$18,585$16,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$17,667$19,401$18,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,769-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,667$17,632$16,134
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102017
ModelCobaltCobaltRio
TrimLT2LTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,070$2,935$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,769-2,512

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102017
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 LT

My Link Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%
Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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