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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: $19,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,535 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,554 $16,381 $19,538
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 275 479 479
iPod integration   199 199
Sunroof   1,000  
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 242 310 310
iPod integration   176 176
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 375 1,678 678
Options (change) 330 1,369 486
Destination 720 650 650
Total Price $25,630 $19,803 $21,853
Total Invoice $24,604 $18,400 $20,674

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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: $4,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,970
Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,630$19,803$21,853
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,345$19,803$20,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$24,604$18,400$20,674
Adjustments for Features-1,2340-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,370$18,400$19,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$888

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201020082008
ModelCobaltNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Performance meter$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,385$1,100$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2340-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102008
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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