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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: $21,780

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,429

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $18,285
Base Invoice $25,605 $17,279
Engine-block heater 75 50
Sunroof 800 750
Leather seating surfaces   695
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Side curtain airbags   395
CD changer, in-dash   295
5-speed manual   0
Engine-block heater 62 44
Sunroof 664 660
Leather seating surfaces   612
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Side curtain airbags   347
CD changer, in-dash   260
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 875 2,880
Options (change) 726 2,535
Destination 650 615
Total Price $28,620 $21,780
Total Invoice $26,981 $20,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,045
Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,620$21,780
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,900$21,780
Total Invoice$26,981$20,429
Adjustments for Features-3,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,474$20,429

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,840$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5070

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082007
ModelMalibuCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.3 in
Length191.8 in180.5 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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