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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: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $17,400
Base Invoice $18,510 $16,443
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
4-speed automatic   850
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
4-speed automatic   748
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 3,155 2,840
Options (change) 2,740 2,500
Destination 675 590
Total Price $23,725 $20,830
Total Invoice $21,925 $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: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $299
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,725$20,830
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,460$20,830
Total Invoice$21,925$19,533
Adjustments for Features-2,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,832$19,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$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 
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 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$4,000$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0930

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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