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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $7,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $24,520
Base Invoice $18,612 $22,727
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,380
Floor mats   175
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   2,064
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 1,445 4,925
Options (change) 1,272 4,254
Destination 660 750
Total Price $21,800 $30,195
Total Invoice $20,544 $27,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year20082010
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,800$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$26,125
Total Invoice$20,544$27,731
Adjustments for Features0-3,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$23,993

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 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
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$860$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,738

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082010
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%

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