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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: $24,360

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $23,425
Base Invoice $25,040 $22,137
Rear spoiler   275
5-speed manual   0
Rear spoiler   242
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 0 275
Options (change) 0 242
Destination 800 660
Total Price $27,600 $24,360
Total Invoice $25,840 $23,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,005
Model Year20132009
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,600$24,360
Adjustments for Features-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,535$24,360
Total Invoice$25,840$23,039
Adjustments for Features-3,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,034$23,039

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
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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