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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: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $15,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $14,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX Limited TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $17,400
Base Invoice $33,140 $16,443
Cargo net 50  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Cargo net 42  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Options (change) 50 3,010
Options (change) 42 2,650
Destination 825 590
Total Price $36,375 $21,000
Total Invoice $34,007 $19,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,326
Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX Limited TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,375$21,000
Adjustments for Features-8,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,820$21,000
Total Invoice$34,007$19,683
Adjustments for Features-7,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,009$19,683

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSX Limited 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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
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-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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,150$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.3 in
Length190.7 in180.5 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
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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