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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: $24,650

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,818

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,137 $19,571
Temporary spare tire 75  
Rear spoiler 275  
Sunroof 750  
Limited-slip front differential 495  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Temporary spare tire 66  
Rear spoiler 242  
Sunroof 660  
Limited-slip front differential 436  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Options (change) 1,595 2,880
Options (change) 1,404 2,467
Destination 660 780
Total Price $25,680 $24,650
Total Invoice $24,201 $22,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,420
Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,680$24,650
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,680$24,610
Total Invoice$24,201$22,818
Adjustments for Features0-37
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,201$22,781

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltSentra
TrimSSSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
No-lift shift$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,010$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-37

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
ModelCobaltSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in105.7 in
Length180.5 in179.8 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height57.1 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160057%
Total Not Requested123043%

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