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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: $24,985

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,589

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $23,425
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $22,137
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000   750
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Temporary spare tire     75
5-speed manual     0
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880   660
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Temporary spare tire     66
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 3,785 2,235 900
Options (change) 3,446 2,107 792
Destination 825 825 660
Total Price $29,925 $30,850 $24,985
Total Invoice $28,447 $29,194 $23,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $774
Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,925$30,850$24,985
Adjustments for Features-3,930-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$25,745$24,985
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$28,447$29,194$23,589
Adjustments for Features-3,736-4,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,711$24,363$23,589
Cost Above Minimum$348$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201420142009
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
No-lift shift  $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,400$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,736-4,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20142009
ModelMalibuCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.3 in
Length191.5 in180.5 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested404%
Total Not Requested100096%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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