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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,960

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $9,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,690

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $9,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,900 $23,695
Base Invoice $18,806 $22,747
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Side curtain airbags 348  
Sunroof 660  
Satellite radio 286  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 1,470 6,700
Options (change) 1,294 6,432
Destination 590 795
Total Price $21,960 $31,190
Total Invoice $20,690 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,464
Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine205hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,960$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$27,215
Total Invoice$20,690$29,974
Adjustments for Features0-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,690$26,154

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,190$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in99.9 in
Length180.3 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested212544%
Total Not Requested270056%

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