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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: $21,410

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,991

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $18,860
Base Invoice $19,667 $17,667
Floor mats 120  
Sun and Sound Package   995
Leather seating surfaces   795
USB port   100
Floor mats 97  
Sun and Sound Package   876
Leather seating surfaces   700
USB port   88
Options (change) 120 1,890
Options (change) 97 1,664
Destination 850 660
Total Price $21,725 $21,410
Total Invoice $20,614 $19,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year20162009
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
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$21,725$21,410
Adjustments for Features-2,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,135$21,410
Total Invoice$20,614$19,991
Adjustments for Features-2,4580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,156$19,991

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162009
ModelRioCobalt
TrimSX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,475$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4580

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162009
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.3 in
Length172.0 in180.5 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
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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