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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: $20,900

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,595

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $17,400
Base Invoice $21,608 $16,443
Engine-block heater 50 50
Satellite radio 325 325
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695
Sunroof 800 750
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather seating surfaces   695
Engine-block heater 42 44
Satellite radio 270 286
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577 612
Sunroof 664 660
Side curtain airbags   348
Leather seating surfaces   612
Options (change) 1,870 2,910
Options (change) 1,553 2,562
Destination 625 590
Total Price $25,360 $20,900
Total Invoice $23,786 $19,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,582
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,360$20,900
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,645$20,900
Total Invoice$23,786$19,595
Adjustments for Features-1,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,177$19,595

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSSSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length188.3 in180.5 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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