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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $3,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimLXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,695 $16,470 $17,840
Base Invoice $12,045 $15,811 $17,017
Power Package 600    
Rear spoiler 250 275 275
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400  
Floor mats 70    
Power Package 535    
Rear spoiler 220 242 242
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 352  
Floor mats 54    
Options (change) 1,320 675 275
Options (change) 1,166 594 242
Destination 580 720 720
Total Price $14,595 $17,865 $18,835
Total Invoice $13,791 $17,125 $17,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,975
Model Year200620102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimLXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$14,595$17,865$18,835
Adjustments for Features0-375-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$17,490$17,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$13,791$17,125$17,979
Adjustments for Features0-359-873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$16,766$17,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200620102010
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimLXLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Front side airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$675$1,050$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-873

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062010
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.3 in
Length166.9 in180.5 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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