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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $19,695
Base Invoice $16,870 $18,612
Premium Package 2,350  
Floor mats 95  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
Premium Package 2,135  
Floor mats 72  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 2,445 1,445
Options (change) 2,207 1,272
Destination 800 660
Total Price $20,945 $21,800
Total Invoice $19,877 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,267
Model Year20132008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,945$21,800
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,205$21,800
Total Invoice$19,877$20,544
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,277$20,544

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSXSport
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132008
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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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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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