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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLTSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $15,995
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $14,980
Performance Appearance Package 795    
Remote start 0   250
2LT Option Package 1,295    
Sunroof 750 750 700
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Performance Appearance Package 700    
Remote start 0   215
2LT Option Package 1,140    
Sunroof 660 660 625
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 2,840 750 1,350
Options (change) 2,500 660 1,200
Destination 660 660 580
Total Price $18,620 $21,105 $17,925
Total Invoice $17,448 $19,932 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLTSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4171hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-16
Total Price$18,620$21,105$17,925
Adjustments for Features-565-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,055$20,215$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0
Total Invoice$17,448$19,932$16,760
Adjustments for Features-529-8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,919$19,091$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,172$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200820082006
ModelCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLTSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $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$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,790$2,115$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-529-8410

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in102.8 in
Length180.5 in176.4 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

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