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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: $20,900

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,595

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,232

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Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremierSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $17,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $16,443
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Engine-block heater 100 50
Leather seating surfaces   695
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   750
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Engine-block heater 91 44
Leather seating surfaces   612
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Side curtain airbags   348
Satellite radio   286
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 2,435 2,910
Options (change) 2,216 2,562
Destination 875 590
Total Price $34,285 $20,900
Total Invoice $32,827 $19,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremierSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,285$20,900
Adjustments for Features-7,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,910$20,900
Total Invoice$32,827$19,595
Adjustments for Features-7,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,766$19,595

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCobalt
TrimPremierSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,545$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.3 in
Length193.8 in180.5 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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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