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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: $21,660

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $6,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuCobalt
Trim2LT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,300 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,985 $17,667
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,035  
Performance Appearance Package   995
Sun and Sound Package   995
Temporary spare tire   75
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 911  
Performance Appearance Package   876
Sun and Sound Package   876
Temporary spare tire   66
Options (change) 1,110 2,140
Options (change) 977 1,884
Destination 760 660
Total Price $28,170 $21,660
Total Invoice $26,722 $20,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,400
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuCobalt
Trim2LT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,170$21,660
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$21,660
Total Invoice$26,722$20,211
Adjustments for Features-3,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,611$20,211

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuCobalt
Trim2LT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,890$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
205/50R17 tires400No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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