How much does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt cost?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has a starting MSRP of $12,400, ranging up to $19,900 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $12,400; LT from $14,700; SS from $16,900; LTZ from $17,700. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,499.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt tow?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt come in?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Coupe and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

4 trims · 8 configurations · Coupe, Sedan

From live listings

$3,499

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $12,400 – $19,900

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

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Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record

Chevrolet Cobalt for sale

1 live listing from $3,499 · median $3,499

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Used
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
LS
Ultra Silver Metallic•Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
$3,499
169,568 mi
Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Vinita
Vinita, OK

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Cobalt? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LS

Total price (LS MSRP)

$12,400

Typical monthly

$246/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$12,400 – $12,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
155 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs
LT
2 configurations
MSRP
$14,700 – $15,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
155 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SS
3 configurations
MSRP
$16,900 – $19,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
171 hp
Torque
163 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs
LTZ
MSRP
$17,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
Horsepower
145 hp
Torque
155 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt trim specifications
Spec	LS2 configurations	LT2 configurations	SS3 configurations	LTZ
MSRP	$12,400 – $12,900	$14,700 – $15,200	$16,900 – $19,900	$17,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/31	22/31	22/31	21/29
Horsepower	145 hp	145 hp	171 hp	145 hp
Torque	155 lb-ft	155 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	155 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.2L 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	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

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: LSgas
LTgas
SSgas
LTZgas
Fuel type: LSregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
SSregular unleaded
LTZregular unleaded
Cylinders: LSI4
LTI4
SSI4
LTZI4
Displacement: LS2.2 L
LT2.2 L
SS2.4 L
LTZ2.2 L
Horsepower: LS145 hp
LT145 hp
SS171 hp
LTZ145 hp
Torque: LS155 lb-ft
LT155 lb-ft
SS163 lb-ft
LTZ155 lb-ft
Transmission: LS5-speed manual
LT5-speed manual
SS5-speed manual
LTZ4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: LSfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
SSfront wheel drive
LTZfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSCoupe
LTCoupe
SSCoupe
LTZSedan
Doors: LS2
LT2
SS2
LTZ4
Seating: LS5
LT5
SS5
LTZ5
Length: LS180.5 in
LT180.5 in
SS180.5 in
LTZ180.3 in
Width: LS67.9 in
LT67.9 in
SS67.9 in
LTZ67.9 in
Height: LS55.5 in
LT55.5 in
SS55.5 in
LTZ57.1 in
Wheelbase: LS103.3 in
LT103.3 in
SS103.3 in
LTZ103.3 in
Ground clearance: LS5.4 in
LT5.4 in
SS5.4 in
LTZ5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS13.9 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
SS13.9 cu ft
LTZ13.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LS13.9 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
SS13.9 cu ft
LTZ13.9 cu ft
Max towing: LS1,000 lbs
LT1,000 lbs
SS1,000 lbs
LTZ1,000 lbs
Curb weight: LS2,991 lbs
LT2,991 lbs
SS2,991 lbs
LTZ3,216 lbs
Fuel tank: LS13 gal
LT13 gal
SS13 gal
LTZ13 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS25
LT25
SS25
LTZ24
City MPG: LS22
LT22
SS22
LTZ21
Highway MPG: LS31
LT31
SS31
LTZ29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS	LT	SS	LTZ
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	2.4 L	2.2 L
Horsepower	145 hp	145 hp	171 hp	145 hp
Torque	155 lb-ft	155 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	155 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe	Sedan
Doors	2	2	2	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	180.5 in	180.5 in	180.5 in	180.3 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	55.5 in	55.5 in	55.5 in	57.1 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
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	2,991 lbs	2,991 lbs	2,991 lbs	3,216 lbs
Fuel tank	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	25	24
City MPG	22	22	22	21
Highway MPG	31	31	31	29

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