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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: $20,625

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,555

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltAltima
Trim2LTSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $29,650
Base Invoice $17,017 $27,421
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Satellite radio   350
Floor mats   160
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Satellite radio   304
Floor mats   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,065 1,310
Options (change) 1,818 1,117
Destination 720 605
Total Price $20,625 $31,565
Total Invoice $19,555 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,694
Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltAltima
Trim2LTSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,625$31,565
Adjustments for Features0-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,625$28,430
Total Invoice$19,555$29,143
Adjustments for Features0-2,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,555$26,249

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltAltima
Trim2LTSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,170$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,894

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102006
ModelCobaltAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.2 in
Length180.5 in192.3 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,316 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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