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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,610

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,320

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSentraCobaltCobalt
Trim2.0SLLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,070 $15,120 $19,695
Base Invoice $17,786 $14,288 $18,612
Rear spoiler 210    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Sunroof 750 750 750
Mud guards 140    
Performance Appearance Package   795  
Remote start   0  
2LT Option Package   1,295  
Leather seating surfaces   695 695
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers   295  
Rear spoiler 166    
Bodyside moldings 115    
Floor mats 129    
Sunroof 651 660 660
Mud guards 106    
Performance Appearance Package   700  
Remote start   0  
2LT Option Package   1,140  
Leather seating surfaces   612 612
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers   260  
Options (change) 1,415 3,830 1,445
Options (change) 1,167 3,372 1,272
Destination 695 660 660
Total Price $21,180 $19,610 $21,800
Total Invoice $19,648 $18,320 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year200820082008
ModelSentraCobaltCobalt
Trim2.0SLLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4148hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,180$19,610$21,800
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$19,610$21,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,865
Total Invoice$19,648$18,320$20,544
Adjustments for Features-9320-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,716$18,320$20,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200820082008
ModelSentraCobaltCobalt
Trim2.0SLLTSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Stability control  $400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,390$1,385$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320-306

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelSentraCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.3 in
Length179.8 in180.5 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height59.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%
2LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Cruise control150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested84057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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