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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: $21,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,497

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $47

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $19,695
Base Invoice $18,190 $18,612
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 750
Cargo net 40  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 660
Cargo net 32  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Options (change) 1,790 1,445
Options (change) 1,557 1,272
Destination 750 660
Total Price $21,640 $21,800
Total Invoice $20,497 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,828
Model Year20122008
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,640$21,800
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,760$21,800
Total Invoice$20,497$20,544
Adjustments for Features-1,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,716$20,544

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,850$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
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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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 Sport

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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