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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $8,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $19,695
Base Invoice $27,421 $18,612
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
Satellite radio 350  
Floor mats 160  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Leather seating surfaces   695
CD changer, in-dash   295
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
Satellite radio 304  
Floor mats 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Leather seating surfaces   612
CD changer, in-dash   260
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 1,310 1,740
Options (change) 1,117 1,532
Destination 605 660
Total Price $31,565 $22,095
Total Invoice $29,143 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,114
Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,565$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$22,095
Total Invoice$29,143$20,804
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,918$20,804

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,755$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2250

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.3 in
Length192.3 in180.5 in
Width70.4 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,316 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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