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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $7,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $19,695
Base Invoice $22,727 $18,612
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 175  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 134  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,925 1,445
Options (change) 4,254 1,272
Destination 750 660
Total Price $30,195 $21,800
Total Invoice $27,731 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,195$21,800
Adjustments for Features-4,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,125$21,800
Total Invoice$27,731$20,544
Adjustments for Features-3,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,993$20,544

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$4,930$860
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7380

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.3 in
Length190.7 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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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