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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: $21,050

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,727

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $10,319

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Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $17,400
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $16,443
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125    
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000   750
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Leather seating surfaces     695
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Side curtain airbags     395
Satellite radio     325
MP3-compatible player     150
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990    
Engine-block heater 66 66 44
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880   660
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Leather seating surfaces     612
Telematics service, such as OnStar     612
Side curtain airbags     348
Satellite radio     286
MP3-compatible player     132
Options (change) 5,385 2,635 3,060
Options (change) 4,854 2,459 2,694
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $31,805 $31,780 $21,050
Total Invoice $30,122 $30,046 $19,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,110
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuCobalt
Trim2LTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,805$31,780$21,050
Adjustments for Features-5,580-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,225$26,675$21,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$30,122$30,046$19,727
Adjustments for Features-5,285-4,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,837$25,220$19,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$383$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201520152006
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 app$25$25 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$5,950$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,580$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,285-4,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152006
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 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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