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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,420

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,255

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremier2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $17,840
Base Invoice $29,736 $17,017
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Cargo net 65  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
Performance Appearance Package   995
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Cargo net 59  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
Performance Appearance Package   876
Options (change) 2,435 2,860
Options (change) 2,216 2,518
Destination 875 720
Total Price $34,285 $21,420
Total Invoice $32,827 $20,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,176
Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremier2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,285$21,420
Adjustments for Features-7,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,560$21,420
Total Invoice$32,827$20,255
Adjustments for Features-7,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,431$20,255

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremier2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,420$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelMalibuCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.3 in
Length193.8 in180.5 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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