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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Cobalt
Trim3.2 S lineSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $23,425
Base Invoice $32,471 $22,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Temporary spare tire   75
Rear spoiler   275
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Temporary spare tire   66
Rear spoiler   242
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,235 1,100
Options (change) 2,079 968
Destination 775 660
Total Price $37,925 $25,185
Total Invoice $35,325 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,827
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Cobalt
Trim3.2 S lineSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,925$25,185
Adjustments for Features-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,770$25,185
Total Invoice$35,325$23,765
Adjustments for Features-5,7330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,592$23,765

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Cobalt
Trim3.2 S lineSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,850$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Cobalt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.3 in
Length168.7 in180.5 in
Width69.5 in67.9 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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