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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $18,612 $19,395 $21,063
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Sunroof 750    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Floor mats   180 180
Rear spoiler     340
Leather seating surfaces 612    
Sunroof 660    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Floor mats   148 148
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 1,445 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 1,272 2,441 1,418
Destination 660 835 835
Total Price $21,800 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $20,544 $22,671 $23,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,385
Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,800$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$19,235$19,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$20,544$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features0-4,512-4,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$18,159$18,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$353

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820162016
ModelCobaltSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$885$5,665$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,512-4,804

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested180045%
Total Not Requested220555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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