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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: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,247

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Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $19,695
Base Invoice $30,453 $18,612
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 615 1,445
Options (change) 503 1,272
Destination 835 660
Total Price $34,140 $21,800
Total Invoice $31,791 $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: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,315
Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,140$21,800
Adjustments for Features-6,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,770$21,800
Total Invoice$31,791$20,544
Adjustments for Features-5,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,859$20,544

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$860
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9320

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.3 in
Length191.9 in180.5 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.9 ft3

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

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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