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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: $20,850

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,551

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSX LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $17,400
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $16,443
Cargo net 50 50  
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     395
Leather seating surfaces     695
Sunroof     750
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Cargo net 42 42  
Satellite radio     286
Side curtain airbags     348
Leather seating surfaces     612
Sunroof     660
Telematics service, such as OnStar     612
Options (change) 50 50 2,860
Options (change) 42 42 2,518
Destination 850 850 590
Total Price $30,840 $36,940 $20,850
Total Invoice $28,757 $34,327 $19,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSX LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,840$36,940$20,850
Adjustments for Features-5,570-10,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,270$26,420$20,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,757$34,327$19,551
Adjustments for Features-5,194-9,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,563$24,551$19,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSX LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$12,840$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$10,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,194-9,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.3 in
Length191.1 in180.5 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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