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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: $19,925

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,086

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $19,695
Base Invoice $17,627 $18,612
Floor mats 130  
Partial leather seating sufaces 500  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Floor mats 104  
Partial leather seating sufaces 460  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Options (change) 630 695
Options (change) 564 612
Destination 895 660
Total Price $19,925 $21,050
Total Invoice $19,086 $19,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,330
Model Year20182008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$19,925$21,050
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,370$21,050
Total Invoice$19,086$19,884
Adjustments for Features-5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,554$19,884

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182008
ModelRioCobalt
TrimEXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Heated front seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182008
ModelRioCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.3 in
Length172.6 in180.5 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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

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