How much does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cost?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has a starting MSRP of $14,410, ranging up to $22,335 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $14,410; LT from $15,120; Sport from $19,695; SS from $22,335. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,499.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt tow?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt safe?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt come in?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

4 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan, Coupe

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$3,499

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $14,410 – $22,335

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 4 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

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LS

Total price (LS MSRP)

$14,410

Typical monthly

$285/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$14,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
152 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
$15,120
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/33
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
152 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Sport
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/32
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
163 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SS
MSRP
$22,335
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt trim specifications
Spec	LS2 configurations	LT2 configurations	Sport2 configurations	SS
MSRP	$14,410	$15,120	$19,695	$22,335
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/33	24/33	22/32	22/30
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	173 hp	260 hp
Torque	152 lb-ft	152 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.4L 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	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
Sportgas
SSgas
Fuel type: LSregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
SSpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: LSI4
LTI4
SportI4
SSI4
Displacement: LS2.2 L
LT2.2 L
Sport2.4 L
SS2 L
Horsepower: LS148 hp
LT148 hp
Sport173 hp
SS260 hp
Torque: LS152 lb-ft
LT152 lb-ft
Sport163 lb-ft
SS260 lb-ft
Transmission: LS5-speed manual
LT5-speed manual
Sport5-speed manual
SS5-speed manual
Drivetrain: LSfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
Sportfront wheel drive
SSfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSSedan
LTCoupe
SportCoupe
SSCoupe
Doors: LS4
LT2
Sport2
SS2
Seating: LS5
LT5
Sport5
SS5
Length: LS180.3 in
LT180.5 in
Sport180.5 in
SS180.5 in
Width: LS67.9 in
LT67.9 in
Sport67.9 in
SS67.9 in
Height: LS57.1 in
LT55.5 in
Sport55.5 in
SS55.5 in
Wheelbase: LS103.3 in
LT103.3 in
Sport103.3 in
SS103.3 in
Ground clearance: LS5.4 in
LT5.4 in
Sport5.4 in
SS—

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS13.9 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
Sport13.9 cu ft
SS13.9 cu ft
Max towing: LS1,000 lbs
LT1,000 lbs
Sport1,000 lbs
SS—
Curb weight: LS3,216 lbs
LT2,991 lbs
Sport—
SS2,975 lbs
Fuel tank: LS13 gal
LT13 gal
Sport13 gal
SS13 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS27
LT27
Sport26
SS25
City MPG: LS24
LT24
Sport22
SS22
Highway MPG: LS33
LT33
Sport32
SS30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS	LT	Sport	SS
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.4 L	2 L
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	173 hp	260 hp
Torque	152 lb-ft	152 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	4	2	2	2
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	180.3 in	180.5 in	180.5 in	180.5 in
Width	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in	67.9 in
Height	57.1 in	55.5 in	55.5 in	55.5 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	—
Capacity & weight
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	—
Curb weight	3,216 lbs	2,991 lbs	—	2,975 lbs
Fuel tank	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	27	27	26	25
City MPG	24	24	22	22
Highway MPG	33	33	32	30

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt FAQ

How much does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cost?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has a starting MSRP of $14,410, ranging up to $22,335 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $14,410; LT from $15,120; Sport from $19,695; SS from $22,335. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,499.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 13.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt tow?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt safe?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt come in?: The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.