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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: $21,590

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,261

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $18,285
Base Invoice $18,380 $17,279
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750 750
Cargo net 40  
Leather seating surfaces   695
4-speed automatic   850
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655 660
Cargo net 32  
Leather seating surfaces   612
4-speed automatic   748
Side curtain airbags   347
Options (change) 1,790 2,690
Options (change) 1,557 2,367
Destination 775 615
Total Price $21,865 $21,590
Total Invoice $20,712 $20,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $951
Model Year20132007
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,865$21,590
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,385$21,590
Total Invoice$20,712$20,261
Adjustments for Features-1,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,310$20,261

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
ModelForteCobalt
TrimSXSS
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132007
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 Weight2,898 lb.2,865 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 SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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