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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSportR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,695 $31,450
Base Invoice $18,612 $30,193
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
Options (change) 1,445 0
Options (change) 1,272 0
Destination 660 820
Total Price $21,800 $32,270
Total Invoice $20,544 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,216
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSportR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$21,800$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$27,845
Total Invoice$20,544$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-4,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$26,760

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltBeetle
TrimSportR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$565$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,253

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,731 lb.3,013 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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