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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: $25,110

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,699

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $23,425
Base Invoice $27,421 $22,137
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
Floor mats 119  
Satellite radio 304  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Rear spoiler   242
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 1,310 1,025
Options (change) 1,117 902
Destination 605 660
Total Price $31,565 $25,110
Total Invoice $29,143 $23,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp 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)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,565$25,110
Adjustments for Features-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,505$25,110
Total Invoice$29,143$23,699
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,318$23,699

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaCobalt
TrimSE-RSS
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,330$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8250

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062009
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 SS

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

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