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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: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,343

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $8,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $17,840
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $17,017
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather seating surfaces     795
Sun and Sound Package     995
Performance Appearance Package     995
Temporary spare tire     100
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Leather seating surfaces     700
Sun and Sound Package     876
Performance Appearance Package     876
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 4,785 2,235 2,960
Options (change) 4,326 2,107 2,606
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $30,925 $30,850 $21,520
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,194 $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: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,669
Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4155hp 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)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,925$30,850$21,520
Adjustments for Features-5,605-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$25,620$21,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$29,327$29,194$20,343
Adjustments for Features-5,315-4,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,012$24,245$20,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201420142010
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZ2LT
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
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 
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 
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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,225$5,850$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,315-4,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20142010
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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
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 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested42552%
Total Not Requested40048%

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