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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: $20,450

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,401

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $96

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $17,840
Base Invoice $16,675 $17,017
Premium Package 2,200  
Floor mats 95  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
USB port   100
Premium Package 2,000  
Floor mats 72  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
USB port   88
Options (change) 2,295 1,890
Options (change) 2,072 1,664
Destination 750 720
Total Price $20,545 $20,450
Total Invoice $19,497 $19,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,192
Model Year20122010
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,545$20,450
Adjustments for Features-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$20,450
Total Invoice$19,497$19,401
Adjustments for Features-3,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,209$19,401

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122010
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,400$935
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2880

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122010
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.3 in
Length171.9 in180.5 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested97533%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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