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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

2008 Ford Focus

2008 Nissan Sentra
  2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sdn Green 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R
MSRP
$14,990
$14,395
$16,140
Invoice $14,540 $13,569 $15,275
MPG
City/Highway		 22/37 24/35 21/33
Rating 6.8 7.2 7.8
Bottomline The price is right for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, yet most of its competitors offer a better overall value. The 2008 Ford Focus isn’t all new, but it is an improvement, and a solid choice if you’re looking for a roomy car that handles well with a base price that starts around $15,000. The 2008 Nissan Sentra is worth a drive, but its CVT may turn off some buyers.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Smooth ride
  • Road noise is quite absent
  • Impressive fuel economy
  • Spacious trunk

Dislikes:

  • Engine noise
  • Steering feels vague
  • Drab interior
  • Uncomfortable seats
  • No thorax side airbags offered

Likes:

  • Improved overall refinement
  • Improved interior design
  • Quiet ride
  • Available SYNC with voice commands

Dislikes:

  • New body lacks style
  • Less sporty suspension
  • No dedicated performance models

Likes:

  • Roomy, quiet interior
  • Stand-out styling
  • Huge glove box
  • SE-R and Spec V performance models
  • Fuel economy

Dislikes:

  • Only one body style: a sedan
  • Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
  • Inconsistent suspension performance
  • Performance models outgunned
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