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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: $13,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $32,690
Base Invoice $16,443 $30,453
Leather seating surfaces 695  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
Satellite radio 325  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
Leather seating surfaces 612  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Sunroof 660  
Satellite radio 286  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 2,315 630
Options (change) 2,038 519
Destination 590 885
Total Price $20,305 $34,205
Total Invoice $19,071 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,248
Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,305$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$27,185
Total Invoice$19,071$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-6,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,071$25,319

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$660$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,538

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in191.9 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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