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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $18,612 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo net   150 150 150
Heated front seats   500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Leather seating surfaces 612      
Sunroof 660      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo net   139 139 139
Heated front seats   467    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Options (change) 1,445 1,475 725 725
Options (change) 1,272 1,375 675 675
Destination 660 950 950 950
Total Price $21,800 $33,625 $44,575 $56,175
Total Invoice $20,544 $31,341 $41,523 $52,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,561
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$21,800$33,625$44,575$56,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,545-9,595-10,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$29,080$34,980$45,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,900$16,775
Total Invoice$20,544$31,341$41,523$52,311
Adjustments for Features0-4,236-8,938-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$27,105$32,585$42,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,480$15,596

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCobaltA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,395$6,940$11,990$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545$9,595$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,236-8,938-9,610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082017
ModelCobaltA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in103.8 in
Length180.5 in175.4 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.3 ft3

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