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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $23,080 $16,443
Premium Package 2,150  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Premium Package 1,920  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 2,150 2,315
Options (change) 1,920 2,038
Destination 750 590
Total Price $27,600 $20,305
Total Invoice $25,750 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,600$20,305
Adjustments for Features-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$20,305
Total Invoice$25,750$19,071
Adjustments for Features-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,955$19,071

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$6,900$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.3 in
Length190.7 in180.5 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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