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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: $21,695

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSS2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $17,840
Base Invoice $21,608 $17,017
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800  
Performance Appearance Package   995
Sun and Sound Package   995
Rear spoiler   275
Leather seating surfaces   795
Satellite radio 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof 664  
Performance Appearance Package   876
Sun and Sound Package   876
Rear spoiler   242
Leather seating surfaces   700
Options (change) 1,870 3,135
Options (change) 1,553 2,760
Destination 625 720
Total Price $25,360 $21,695
Total Invoice $23,786 $20,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,774
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSS2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,360$21,695
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,695
Total Invoice$23,786$20,497
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,271$20,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimSS2LT
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5150

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062010
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested27519%
Total Not Requested120081%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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