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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: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,551

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $17,400
Base Invoice $28,380 $16,443
Cargo net 50  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   750
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Cargo net 42  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
Sunroof   660
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Options (change) 50 2,860
Options (change) 42 2,518
Destination 895 590
Total Price $31,445 $20,850
Total Invoice $29,317 $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: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,405
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaCobalt
TrimSXSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,445$20,850
Adjustments for Features-7,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,550$20,850
Total Invoice$29,317$19,551
Adjustments for Features-7,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,956$19,551

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182006
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182006
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 seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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