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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltNew Beetle
TrimSS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,535 $17,915
Base Invoice $23,554 $17,040
Temporary spare tire 100  
Satellite radio   375
Sunroof   1,000
Temporary spare tire 88  
Satellite radio   331
Sunroof   883
Options (change) 100 1,375
Options (change) 88 1,214
Destination 720 700
Total Price $25,355 $19,990
Total Invoice $24,362 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,476
Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltNew Beetle
TrimSS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,355$19,990
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,385$19,990
Total Invoice$24,362$18,954
Adjustments for Features-9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,430$18,954

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltNew Beetle
TrimSS2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Performance meter$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $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$2,185$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102009
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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