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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,444

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,234

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $2,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltNew Beetle
TrimLTSSSS Supercharged2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $14,295 $18,285 $20,975 $18,690
Base Invoice $13,509 $17,279 $19,821 $17,747
3LT Option Package 1,895      
Enhanced Safety Package 395      
Sunroof 750 750 750 1,000
Satellite radio 199      
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 295      
Side curtain airbags   395 395  
Polished alloy wheels     395  
3LT Option Package 1,668      
Enhanced Safety Package 347      
Sunroof 660 660 660 883
Satellite radio 175      
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers 260      
Side curtain airbags   347 347  
Polished alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 3,534 1,145 1,540 1,000
Options (change) 3,110 1,007 1,355 883
Destination 615 615 615 750
Total Price $18,444 $20,045 $23,130 $20,440
Total Invoice $17,234 $18,901 $21,791 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltNew Beetle
TrimLTSSSS Supercharged2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4173hp I4205hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$18,444$20,045$23,130$20,440
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,275-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,269$20,045$21,855$20,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,776$3,586$0
Total Invoice$17,234$18,901$21,791$19,380
Adjustments for Features-1640-1,201-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,070$18,901$20,590$18,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,831$3,520$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2007200720072010
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltNew Beetle
TrimLTSSSS Supercharged2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,035$1,860$3,135$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,275$430
Value of Feature Adjustments-1640-1,201-408

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072010
ModelCobaltNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in98.7 in
Length180.3 in161.1 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,731 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.927.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested149065%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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