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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $5,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltAltimaAltima
Trim2LT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $17,017 $22,681 $26,565
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 275   370
Sport Package   1,300  
Floor mats   175 175
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 242   292
Sport Package   1,127  
Floor mats   137 137
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Options (change) 2,165 1,975 545
Options (change) 1,906 1,725 429
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $20,725 $27,140 $29,910
Total Invoice $19,643 $25,101 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,093
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltAltimaAltima
Trim2LT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,725$27,140$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$26,095$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$19,643$25,101$27,689
Adjustments for Features0-966-3,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$24,135$23,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$399$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltAltimaAltima
Trim2LT3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,535$3,580$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966-3,953

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102008
ModelCobaltAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in189.8 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,334 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft317.9 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 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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