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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: $20,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,564

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,695 $22,335 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $18,612 $21,107 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof 750 750 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 295 295    
Rear spoiler     479 479
CD changer, remote     499 499
Sunroof 660 660 883  
CD changer, in-dash 260 260    
Rear spoiler     310 310
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 1,045 1,045 1,978 978
Options (change) 920 920 1,533 650
Destination 660 660 650 650
Total Price $21,400 $24,040 $20,103 $22,153
Total Invoice $20,192 $22,687 $18,564 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,147
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4260hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,400$24,040$20,103$22,153
Adjustments for Features-510-1,1850-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,890$22,855$20,103$20,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0$585
Total Invoice$20,192$22,687$18,564$20,838
Adjustments for Features-481-1,1180-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,711$21,569$18,564$19,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,858$0$896

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCobaltCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSportSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
No-lift shift $50  
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,185$2,860$1,675$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$1,185$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-481-1,1180-1,378

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
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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