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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: $21,145

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,100

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltSentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $18,612 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 750      
Cargo net   70 70 70
Floor mats   200 200 200
Rear spoiler     340  
Leather seating surfaces 612      
Sunroof 660      
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   169 169 169
Rear spoiler     270  
Options (change) 1,445 270 610 270
Options (change) 1,272 218 488 218
Destination 660 885 885 885
Total Price $21,800 $21,145 $22,995 $23,145
Total Invoice $20,544 $20,100 $21,802 $21,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltSentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,800$21,145$22,995$23,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-3,990-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$19,980$19,005$21,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0$2,925
Total Invoice$20,544$20,100$21,802$21,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,107-3,783-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$18,993$18,019$20,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0$2,821

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltSentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Sunroof$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,790$6,615$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$3,990$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,107-3,783-1,155

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082017
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

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

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