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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: $21,520

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,343

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $17,840
Base Invoice $25,806 $17,017
Engine-block heater 75 75
Temporary spare tire 100 100
Sunroof 850  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
Performance Appearance Package   995
Engine-block heater 66 66
Temporary spare tire 88 88
Sunroof 748  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
Performance Appearance Package   876
Options (change) 1,025 2,960
Options (change) 902 2,606
Destination 760 720
Total Price $28,950 $21,520
Total Invoice $27,468 $20,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,135
Model Year20112010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,950$21,520
Adjustments for Features-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,745$21,520
Total Invoice$27,468$20,343
Adjustments for Features-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,478$20,343

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112010
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,015$810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9900

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,416 lb.2,781 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 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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