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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison

Chevrolet Cobalt vs Kia Rio Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Cobalt vs Kia Rio Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Cobalt vs. Rio Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Cobalt and Rio will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Rio SX's price is $3,370 lower than the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Cobalt vs. Rio Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Kia Rio SX, the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2415 adjustment for the Kia Rio SX's additional features, the Kia Rio SX is $3,370 less than the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,120
Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG28/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/45-17
Total Price21,50020,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price21,50018,130
Total Invoice20,32519,497
Adjustments for Features0-2,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice20,32517,205

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Kia Rio SX
Difference: 955
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Rio SX
Difference: 828
Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price17,84017,500
Base Invoice17,01716,675
4-speed automatic1,050 
Leather seating surfaces795 
Sun and Sound Package995 
USB port100 
Premium Package 2,200
Floor mats 95
4-speed automatic 0
Leather seating surfaces 0
Sun and Sound Package 0
USB port 0
Premium Package 2,000
Floor mats 72
Total options2,9402,295
Total options2,5882,072
Destination720750
Total Price21,50020,545
Total Invoice20,32519,497

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltRio
Trim2LTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $100
Interior air filter$25 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Exterior temperature display$50 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,060$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,292

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in101.2 in
Length180.5 in171.9 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,780 lb.2,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50No
Total Requested210068%
Total Not Requested100032%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Cobalt

Price of the Chevrolet Cobalt: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Cheapest new car I could find, cheaper than a brand new base model Hyundai Accent.
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 This car is a bang for buck performance car. You will not find a better performer for the price. You can often get one out the door for not much more than 20k, and sometimes less...
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Less fashionable and thus less expensive than its competitors.
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 0% interest, no down
2006 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 low payment
2005 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 low price
Price of the Chevrolet Cobalt: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 While allowing for the difference between compact and sub-compact ratings, the Fiesta had an overall better pricepoint in the various trim levels than Cobalt. In all honesty Cobalt was a close second but the pricing is what broke the deal on getting on

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Rio

Price of the Kia Rio: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 i went in with set price and style i wanted, i got it. insurance was cheap on it.
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The car in base model is very resonably priced in my opinion. Even my LX (ps, ac, am/fm cd) was a great deal. The dealership gave the max. on my trade in (110%) and I drove away with a payment $50 less per month and 2 years less!
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 $14K for a car like this is pretty good.
2002 4dr Sedan 96-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It came with AM/FM/CD, power steering and air conditioning for $6995 for a new car.

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