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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: $17,995

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,805

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSpectraCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $16,460 $18,860 $23,425
Base Invoice $14,955 $15,555 $17,667 $22,137
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700     750
Remote start 250      
Revolution Package   295    
Sun and Wheel Package   995    
Temporary spare tire   75 75 75
Rear spoiler   275 275 275
Cruise control   275    
Sun and Sound Package     995  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625     660
Remote start 215      
Revolution Package   260    
Sun and Wheel Package   876    
Temporary spare tire   66 66 66
Rear spoiler   242 242 242
Cruise control   242    
Sun and Sound Package     876  
Options (change) 1,350 1,915 1,345 1,100
Options (change) 1,200 1,686 1,184 968
Destination 650 660 660 660
Total Price $17,995 $19,035 $20,865 $25,185
Total Invoice $16,805 $17,901 $19,511 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSpectraCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$17,995$19,035$20,865$25,185
Adjustments for Features-1500-915-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,845$19,035$19,950$23,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$4,685
Total Invoice$16,805$17,901$19,511$23,765
Adjustments for Features-1400-856-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,665$17,901$18,655$22,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$754$4,482

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSpectraCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSXLT2LTSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$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
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
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$1,600$1,450$2,365$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$915$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400-856-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelSpectraCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.3 in
Length177.2 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Revolution Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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