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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $15,120 $19,695
Base Invoice $14,980 $14,288 $18,612
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Remote start 250 0  
Sunroof 700 750 750
Performance Appearance Package   795  
2LT Option Package   1,295  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Remote start 215 0  
Sunroof 625 660 660
Performance Appearance Package   700  
2LT Option Package   1,140  
Options (change) 1,350 2,840 750
Options (change) 1,200 2,500 660
Destination 580 660 660
Total Price $17,925 $18,620 $21,105
Total Invoice $16,760 $17,448 $19,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$17,925$18,620$21,105
Adjustments for Features0-565-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,925$18,055$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,160
Total Invoice$16,760$17,448$19,932
Adjustments for Features0-529-841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,760$16,919$19,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,172

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectraCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Front side airbags$350  
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,225$1,790$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-529-841

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelSpectraCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.3 in
Length176.4 in180.5 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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

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