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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,380

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,057

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $195

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $18,860
Base Invoice $18,000 $17,667
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Sun and Sound Package   995
Leather seating surfaces   795
Temporary spare tire   75
USB port   100
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Sun and Sound Package   876
Leather seating surfaces   700
Temporary spare tire   66
USB port   88
Options (change) 1,790 1,965
Options (change) 1,557 1,730
Destination 695 660
Total Price $21,380 $21,485
Total Invoice $20,252 $20,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,278
Model Year20112009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,380$21,485
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,825$21,485
Total Invoice$20,252$20,057
Adjustments for Features-1,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,779$20,057

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
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), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4730

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112009
ModelForteCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.3 in
Length178.3 in180.5 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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%

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