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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: $18,165

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,045

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,755 $15,200 $17,700 $17,400
Base Invoice $16,962 $14,364 $16,727 $16,443
Designer Plus Package 750      
Floor mats 120      
Leather seating surfaces   695   695
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Side curtain airbags   395 395 395
Fog lights   115    
MP3-compatible player   150 150 150
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695 695 695
Designer Plus Package 692      
Floor mats 97      
Leather seating surfaces   612   612
Satellite radio   286 286 286
Side curtain airbags   348 348 348
Fog lights   101    
MP3-compatible player   132 132 132
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612 612 612
Options (change) 870 2,375 1,565 2,260
Options (change) 789 2,091 1,378 1,990
Destination 895 590 590 590
Total Price $19,520 $18,165 $19,855 $20,250
Total Invoice $18,646 $17,045 $18,695 $19,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year2017200620062006
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,520$18,165$19,855$20,250
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-975-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,655$18,165$18,880$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715$1,785
Total Invoice$18,646$17,045$18,695$19,023
Adjustments for Features-1,7810-918-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,865$17,045$17,777$18,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$732$1,696

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2017200620062006
ModelRioCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimEXLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $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   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$2,035$3,010$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$975$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7810-918-282

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172006
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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Special interior trim0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27520%
Total Not Requested110080%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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