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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelRioRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimLXSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $16,460 $18,860 $23,425
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $15,555 $17,667 $22,137
Value Package 600        
195/55HR15 285        
Rear spoiler 300   275 275 275
Floor mats 95 95      
Revolution Package     295    
MY LINK Package     995    
Temporary spare tire     75 75 75
Audio controls on steering wheel       245  
USB port       100  
Value Package 535        
195/55HR15 250        
Rear spoiler 250   242 242 242
Floor mats 72 72      
Revolution Package     260    
MY LINK Package     876    
Temporary spare tire     66 66 66
Audio controls on steering wheel       216  
USB port       88  
Options (change) 1,280 95 1,640 695 350
Options (change) 1,107 72 1,444 612 308
Destination 695 695 660 660 660
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $18,760 $20,215 $24,435
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $17,659 $18,939 $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: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelRioRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimLXSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$15,770$15,685$18,760$20,215$24,435
Adjustments for Features0-375-300-1,190-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$18,460$19,025$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$0$565$4,635
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$17,659$18,939$23,105
Adjustments for Features0-353-282-1,115-1,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$17,377$17,824$21,838
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$0$447$4,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102010200920092009
ModelRioRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimLXSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Front side airbags$350$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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$1,125$1,500$1,425$2,315$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$300$1,190$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-282-1,115-1,267

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102009
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.3 in
Length167.3 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
MY LINK Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Machined alloy wheels350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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