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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,155

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,939

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $23,600
Base Invoice $16,443 $21,826
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Satellite radio 325 350
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650
Leather Sport Package   3,900
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,370
Body kit   340
Floor mats   160
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Satellite radio 286 304
Side curtain airbags 348  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601
Leather Sport Package   3,546
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Polished alloy wheels   969
Body kit   262
Floor mats   119
Options (change) 2,165 7,570
Options (change) 1,906 6,495
Destination 590 605
Total Price $20,155 $31,775
Total Invoice $18,939 $28,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,814
Model Year20062006
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,155$31,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,155$28,290
Total Invoice$18,939$28,926
Adjustments for Features0-3,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,939$25,753

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$345$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelCobaltAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.2 in
Length180.5 in192.3 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested220059%
Total Not Requested152541%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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