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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $16,460 $18,860 $23,425
Base Invoice $13,305 $15,555 $17,667 $22,137
Power Package 600      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Floor mats 85      
MY LINK Package   995    
Revolution Package   295    
Rear spoiler   275 275 275
Temporary spare tire   75 75 75
Audio controls on steering wheel     245  
Power Package 535      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Floor mats 65      
MY LINK Package   876    
Revolution Package   260    
Rear spoiler   242 242 242
Temporary spare tire   66 66 66
Audio controls on steering wheel     216  
Options (change) 1,085 1,640 595 350
Options (change) 957 1,444 524 308
Destination 650 660 660 660
Total Price $15,760 $18,760 $20,115 $24,435
Total Invoice $14,912 $17,659 $18,851 $23,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,465
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$15,760$18,760$20,115$24,435
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,165-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$18,460$18,950$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$4,635
Total Invoice$14,912$17,659$18,851$23,105
Adjustments for Features0-282-1,092-1,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$17,377$17,759$21,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$382$4,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote start  $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
Front side airbags$350   
Stability control   $400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225 $225
USB port $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,600$2,465$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,165$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-1,092-1,267

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092009
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

MY LINK Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Total Requested67537%
Total Not Requested115063%
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

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

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