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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,830

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $17,400
Base Invoice $18,045 $16,443
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 200  
Leather seating surfaces 600 695
Convenience Package 700  
Sunroof 800 750
4-speed automatic   850
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
2.7L V6 845  
Rear spoiler 160  
Leather seating surfaces 535 612
Convenience Package 625  
Sunroof 715 660
4-speed automatic   748
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Options (change) 3,305 2,840
Options (change) 2,880 2,500
Destination 640 590
Total Price $23,340 $20,830
Total Invoice $21,565 $19,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $240
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,340$20,830
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$20,830
Total Invoice$21,565$19,533
Adjustments for Features-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$19,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Front side airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,975$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7920

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.3 in
Length186.4 in180.5 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,865 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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 control100No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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