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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $25,110
Base Invoice $22,137 $23,272
Temporary spare tire 75  
Rear spoiler 275  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Temporary spare tire 66  
Rear spoiler 242  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 1,100 2,545
Options (change) 968 2,190
Destination 660 760
Total Price $25,185 $28,415
Total Invoice $23,765 $26,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year20092011
ModelCobaltAltima
TrimSS3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,185$28,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$26,145
Total Invoice$23,765$26,222
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$24,127

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,885$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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