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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $17,400
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $16,443
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
Leather seating surfaces     695
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     395
MP3-compatible player     150
Sunroof     750
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
Leather seating surfaces     612
Satellite radio     286
Side curtain airbags     348
MP3-compatible player     132
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 1,975 545 2,315
Options (change) 1,725 429 2,038
Destination 695 695 590
Total Price $27,140 $29,910 $20,305
Total Invoice $25,101 $27,689 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,758
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,140$29,910$20,305
Adjustments for Features-1,345-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,795$25,740$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$25,101$27,689$19,071
Adjustments for Features-1,244-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,857$23,829$19,071
Cost Above Minimum$28$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,480$6,305$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,244-3,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
ModelAltimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.3 in
Length189.8 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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