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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: $20,625

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,555

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $17,840
Base Invoice $18,045 $17,017
Rear spoiler 200 275
Leather seating surfaces 600 795
Convenience Package 700  
Sunroof 800  
Sun and Sound Package   995
Rear spoiler 160 242
Leather seating surfaces 535 700
Convenience Package 625  
Sunroof 715  
Sun and Sound Package   876
Options (change) 2,300 2,065
Options (change) 2,035 1,818
Destination 640 720
Total Price $22,335 $20,625
Total Invoice $20,720 $19,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,335$20,625
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,945$20,625
Total Invoice$20,720$19,555
Adjustments for Features-2,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,503$19,555

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Front side airbags$350 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,175$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2170

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072010
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 Weight3,143 lb.2,781 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 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested137593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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