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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: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $1,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $15,120 $19,695
Base Invoice $13,305 $14,288 $18,612
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 85    
Performance Appearance Package   795  
Remote start   0  
2LT Option Package   1,295  
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 65    
Performance Appearance Package   700  
Remote start   0  
2LT Option Package   1,140  
Options (change) 1,085 2,090 0
Options (change) 957 1,840 0
Destination 650 660 660
Total Price $15,760 $17,870 $20,355
Total Invoice $14,912 $16,788 $19,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,557
Model Year200920082008
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$15,760$17,870$20,355
Adjustments for Features0-340-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$17,530$19,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160
Total Invoice$14,912$16,788$19,272
Adjustments for Features0-319-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$16,469$18,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,173

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200920082008
ModelRioCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,175$1,515$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-319-630

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

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

Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested99068%

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