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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: $20,550

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,489

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $17,840
Base Invoice $19,255 $17,017
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
Temporary spare tire   100
USB port   100
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
Temporary spare tire   88
USB port   88
Options (change) 2,270 1,990
Options (change) 2,025 1,752
Destination 675 720
Total Price $23,635 $20,550
Total Invoice $21,955 $19,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $938
Model Year20092010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,635$20,550
Adjustments for Features-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,970$20,550
Total Invoice$21,955$19,489
Adjustments for Features-3,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,551$19,489

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092010
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$4,700$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4040

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092010
ModelOptimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.3 in
Length189.0 in180.5 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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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