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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: $21,685

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,233

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $18,860
Base Invoice $18,993 $17,667
Premium Package 3,000  
Rear spoiler 295 275
Floor mats 115  
Remote start 495  
Cargo net 50  
Sun and Sound Package   995
Leather seating surfaces   795
USB port   100
Premium Package 2,717  
Rear spoiler 244 242
Floor mats 93  
Remote start 410  
Cargo net 42  
Sun and Sound Package   876
Leather seating surfaces   700
USB port   88
Options (change) 3,955 2,165
Options (change) 3,506 1,906
Destination 850 660
Total Price $24,795 $21,685
Total Invoice $23,349 $20,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74
Model Year20162009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
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$24,795$21,685
Adjustments for Features-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,565$21,685
Total Invoice$23,349$20,233
Adjustments for Features-3,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,307$20,233

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162009
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,875$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0420

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162009
ModelForteCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested202560%
Total Not Requested135040%

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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