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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: $20,405

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,159

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $17,400
Base Invoice $19,620 $16,443
2.7L V6 1,000  
4-speed automatic   850
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Leather seating surfaces   695
2.7L V6 940  
4-speed automatic   748
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Leather seating surfaces   612
Options (change) 1,000 2,415
Options (change) 940 2,126
Destination 695 590
Total Price $22,690 $20,405
Total Invoice $21,255 $19,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,690$20,405
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$20,405
Total Invoice$21,255$19,159
Adjustments for Features-1,7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,508$19,159

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102006
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
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$3,675$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,294 lb.2,865 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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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%

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