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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: $20,100

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,891

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $17,400
Base Invoice $20,130 $16,443
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Options (change) 470 2,110
Options (change) 388 1,858
Destination 895 590
Total Price $22,665 $20,100
Total Invoice $21,413 $18,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $931
Model Year20172006
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,665$20,100
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$20,100
Total Invoice$21,413$18,891
Adjustments for Features-3,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,960$18,891

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172006
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
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), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,550$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172006
ModelForteCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,975 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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