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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: $3,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $23,425
Base Invoice $23,697 $22,137
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Temporary spare tire   75
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Temporary spare tire   66
Rear spoiler   242
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,550 1,100
Options (change) 2,202 968
Destination 780 660
Total Price $28,900 $25,185
Total Invoice $26,679 $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: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $726
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,900$25,185
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$25,185
Total Invoice$26,679$23,765
Adjustments for Features-2,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,491$23,765

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SRSS
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
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
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$4,155$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1880

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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