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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $23,425
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $22,137
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370 275
Temporary spare tire     75
Sunroof     750
5-speed manual     0
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292 242
Temporary spare tire     66
Sunroof     660
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 2,875 1,445 1,100
Options (change) 2,505 1,209 968
Destination 695 695 660
Total Price $28,040 $30,810 $25,185
Total Invoice $25,881 $28,469 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $320
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,040$30,810$25,185
Adjustments for Features-1,520-4,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$26,065$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$455$0$0
Total Invoice$25,881$28,469$23,765
Adjustments for Features-1,403-4,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,478$24,085$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$393$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200820082009
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $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$3,730$6,955$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$4,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,403-4,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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