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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: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,612 $30,453
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   210
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 1,445 615
Options (change) 1,272 503
Destination 660 835
Total Price $21,800 $34,140
Total Invoice $20,544 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,315
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,800$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$27,770
Total Invoice$20,544$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-5,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$25,859

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSport3.5 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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$860$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,932

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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