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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoCobalt
TrimEX V6SX V6SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $23,425
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $22,137
Cargo net 50 50  
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Temporary spare tire     75
Rear spoiler     275
Sunroof     750
5-speed manual     0
Cargo net 40 40  
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Temporary spare tire     66
Rear spoiler     242
Sunroof     660
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 165 1,665 1,100
Options (change) 135 1,475 968
Destination 800 800 660
Total Price $28,915 $35,615 $25,185
Total Invoice $27,425 $33,400 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $570
Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoCobalt
TrimEX V6SX V6SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,915$35,615$25,185
Adjustments for Features-4,460-9,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,455$26,595$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$27,425$33,400$23,765
Adjustments for Features-4,230-8,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,195$24,941$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,746$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201220122009
ModelSorentoSorentoCobalt
TrimEX V6SX V6SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
No-lift shift  $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,880$11,440$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$9,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,230-8,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoCobalt
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length183.9 in180.5 in
Width74.2 in67.9 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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