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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $17,840
Base Invoice $20,130 $17,017
Rear spoiler 295 275
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
USB port   100
Rear spoiler 244 242
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
USB port   88
Options (change) 470 2,165
Options (change) 388 1,906
Destination 895 720
Total Price $22,665 $20,725
Total Invoice $21,413 $19,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year20172010
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,665$20,725
Adjustments for Features-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$20,725
Total Invoice$21,413$19,643
Adjustments for Features-2,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,952$19,643

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172010
ModelForteCobalt
TrimEX2LT
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
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), 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,525$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172010
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 Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

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?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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