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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: $20,740

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $14,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,513

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $18,285
Base Invoice $24,760 $17,279
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   347
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 7,650 1,840
Options (change) 6,822 1,619
Destination 750 615
Total Price $34,900 $20,740
Total Invoice $32,332 $19,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,926
Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,900$20,740
Adjustments for Features-7,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,460$20,740
Total Invoice$32,332$19,513
Adjustments for Features-6,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,439$19,513

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,800$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122007
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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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