How much does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cost?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has a starting MSRP of $13,625, ranging up to $21,430 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $13,625; LS from $15,920; LT from $18,195; SS from $21,430.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt come in?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Coupe and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

4 trims · 6 configurations · Coupe, Sedan

Starting MSRP

$13,625 – $21,430

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$13,625

Typical monthly

$270/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$13,625
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
150 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—
LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$15,920
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
150 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—
LT
MSRP
$18,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
150 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—
SS
MSRP
$21,430
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	LS2 configurations	LT	SS
MSRP	$13,625	$15,920	$18,195	$21,430
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/31	22/31	21/29	20/27
Horsepower	145 hp	145 hp	145 hp	205 hp
Torque	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.9	13.9	13.9	13.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
LSgas
LTgas
SSgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
SSregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
LSI4
LTI4
SSI4
Displacement: Base2.2 L
LS2.2 L
LT2.2 L
SS2 L
Horsepower: Base145 hp
LS145 hp
LT145 hp
SS205 hp
Torque: Base150 lb-ft
LS150 lb-ft
LT150 lb-ft
SS200 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
LS5-speed manual
LT4-speed automatic
SS5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
SSfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseCoupe
LSCoupe
LTSedan
SSCoupe
Doors: Base2
LS2
LT4
SS2
Seating: Base5
LS5
LT5
SS5
Length: Base180.5 in
LS180.5 in
LT180.3 in
SS180.5 in
Width: Base67.9 in
LS67.9 in
LT67.9 in
SS67.9 in
Height: Base55.1 in
LS55.1 in
LT57.1 in
SS55.1 in
Wheelbase: Base103.3 in
LS103.3 in
LT103.3 in
SS103.3 in
Ground clearance: Base5.4 in
LS5.4 in
LT5.4 in
SS5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base13.9 cu ft
LS13.9 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
SS13.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base13.9 cu ft
LS13.9 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
SS13.9 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,808 lbs
LS2,824 lbs
LT2,989 lbs
SS2,806 lbs
Fuel tank: Base13.2 gal
LS13.2 gal
LT13.2 gal
SS13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base25
LS25
LT24
SS23
City MPG: Base22
LS22
LT21
SS20
Highway MPG: Base31
LS31
LT29
SS27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	LS	LT	SS
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.2 L	2 L
Horsepower	145 hp	145 hp	145 hp	205 hp
Torque	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Sedan	Coupe
Doors	2	2	4	2
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	180.5 in	180.5 in	180.3 in	180.5 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	55.1 in	55.1 in	57.1 in	55.1 in
Wheelbase	103.3 in	103.3 in	103.3 in	103.3 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft
Curb weight	2,808 lbs	2,824 lbs	2,989 lbs	2,806 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	24	23
City MPG	22	22	21	20
Highway MPG	31	31	29	27

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt FAQ

How much does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt cost?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has a starting MSRP of $13,625, ranging up to $21,430 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $13,625; LS from $15,920; LT from $18,195; SS from $21,430.
What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt come in?: The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Coupe and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.