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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: $22,655

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,302

Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged   
Difference: $9,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,900 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $18,806 $23,995 $28,795
Side curtain airbags 395    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Sunroof 750    
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Side curtain airbags 348    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612    
Sunroof 660    
Satellite radio 286    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,165 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 1,906 6,144 1,056
Destination 590 820 795
Total Price $22,655 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $21,302 $30,959 $30,646

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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: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,260
Model Year200620142014
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine205hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$22,655$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,655$28,215$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$21,302$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-3,844-4,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,302$27,115$26,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620142014
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetle
TrimSS SuperchargedR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,315$5,315$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,844-4,084

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062014
ModelCobaltBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in100.0 in
Length180.3 in168.4 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,925 lb.3,104 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 R-Line

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested200043%
Total Not Requested262557%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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