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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: $18,800

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLTSportSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,120 $19,695 $16,450
Base Invoice $14,288 $18,612 $15,380
Performance Appearance Package 795    
Remote start 0   250
2LT Option Package 1,295    
Sunroof 750 750 750
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 300
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Performance Appearance Package 700    
Remote start 0   215
2LT Option Package 1,140    
Sunroof 660 660 675
CD changer, in-dash 260 260 270
Antilock brakes (ABS)     360
Options (change) 3,135 1,045 1,700
Options (change) 2,760 920 1,520
Destination 660 660 650
Total Price $18,915 $21,400 $18,800
Total Invoice $17,708 $20,192 $17,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $137
Model Year200820082009
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$18,915$21,400$18,800
Adjustments for Features-315-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,600$20,760$18,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$0
Total Invoice$17,708$20,192$17,550
Adjustments for Features-295-6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,413$19,588$17,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year200820082009
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Stability control $400 
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 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,940$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-295-6040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20082009
ModelCobaltSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in102.8 in
Length180.5 in177.2 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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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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