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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: $21,620

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,431

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $17,840
Base Invoice $25,040 $17,017
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,350  
Navigation system 1,400  
Performance Appearance Package   995
Sun and Sound Package   995
Leather seating surfaces   795
Rear spoiler   275
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,250  
Performance Appearance Package   876
Sun and Sound Package   876
Leather seating surfaces   700
Rear spoiler   242
Options (change) 7,700 3,060
Options (change) 7,135 2,694
Destination 800 720
Total Price $35,300 $21,620
Total Invoice $32,975 $20,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,917
Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,300$21,620
Adjustments for Features-8,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,135$21,620
Total Invoice$32,975$20,431
Adjustments for Features-7,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,348$20,431

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132010
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX2LT
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,175$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6270

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132010
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 SX

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280593%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

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 link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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