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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,456

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Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $25,570
Base Invoice $16,443 $23,697
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Sunroof 750  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Sunroof 660  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,315 4,680
Options (change) 2,038 4,050
Destination 590 780
Total Price $20,305 $31,030
Total Invoice $19,071 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,117
Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,305$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$26,310
Total Invoice$19,071$28,527
Adjustments for Features0-4,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,071$24,188

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$660$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,339

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested112545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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