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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLT2LTSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,460 $18,860 $23,425 $15,995
Base Invoice $15,555 $17,667 $22,137 $14,955
Revolution Package 295      
Sun and Wheel Package 995      
Temporary spare tire 75 75 75  
Rear spoiler 275 275 275  
Cruise control 275      
Sun and Sound Package   995    
Sunroof     750 700
Remote start       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Revolution Package 260      
Sun and Wheel Package 876      
Temporary spare tire 66 66 66  
Rear spoiler 242 242 242  
Cruise control 242      
Sun and Sound Package   876    
Sunroof     660 625
Remote start       215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Options (change) 1,915 1,345 1,100 1,350
Options (change) 1,686 1,184 968 1,200
Destination 660 660 660 650
Total Price $19,035 $20,865 $25,185 $17,995
Total Invoice $17,901 $19,511 $23,765 $16,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLT2LTSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4260hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$19,035$20,865$25,185$17,995
Adjustments for Features0-915-1,465-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,035$19,950$23,720$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$4,685$0
Total Invoice$17,901$19,511$23,765$16,805
Adjustments for Features0-856-1,382-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,901$18,655$22,383$16,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$754$4,482$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltSpectra
TrimLT2LTSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
FWD$0$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 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 
USB port  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
No-lift shift  $50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,365$2,915$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$1,465$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-856-1,382-140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20092008
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

Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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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