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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison:

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For the Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu Classic vs. Cobalt Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu Classic and Cobalt will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT's price is $1,685 lower than the Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu Classic vs. Cobalt 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 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT, the Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT 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 $575 adjustment for the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT's additional features, the Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT is $1,685 less than the Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,544
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicCobalt
TrimLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price22,41021,300
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price22,41020,725
Total Invoice21,14920,149
Adjustments for Features0-544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice21,14919,605

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

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: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Difference: 1,110
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Difference: 1,000
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicCobalt
TrimLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price20,32017,840
Base Invoice19,30417,017
Satellite radio200 
Engine-block heater7575
Rear spoiler175275
Remote start190 
Sunroof800 
Audio controls on steering wheel 245
4-speed automatic 1,050
Sun and Sound Package 995
Compact spare tire 100
Satellite radio 0
Engine-block heater 66
Rear spoiler 242
Remote start 0
Sunroof 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 216
4-speed automatic 924
Sun and Sound Package 876
Compact spare tire 88
Total options1,4402,740
Total options1,1952,412
Destination650720
Total Price22,41021,300
Total Invoice21,14920,149

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicCobalt
TrimLT2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Interior air filter $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-544

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in
Length188.3 in180.5 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2LT

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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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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