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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,580

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,755

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $16,470 $17,840
Base Invoice $17,627 $15,811 $17,017
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
My Link Package   995  
Revolution Package   295  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Leather seating surfaces     795
Sun and Sound Package     995
USB port     100
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
My Link Package   876  
Revolution Package   260  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Leather seating surfaces     700
Sun and Sound Package     876
USB port     88
Options (change) 630 1,390 1,990
Options (change) 564 1,224 1,752
Destination 895 720 720
Total Price $19,925 $18,580 $20,550
Total Invoice $19,086 $17,755 $19,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $761
Model Year201820102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,925$18,580$20,550
Adjustments for Features-2,2200-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,705$18,580$18,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$19,086$17,755$19,489
Adjustments for Features-2,1270-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,959$17,755$17,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201820102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,465$1,245$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1270-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.3 in
Length172.6 in180.5 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

My Link Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested140077%
Total Not Requested42523%
Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37525%
Total Not Requested110075%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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