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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: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,535 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,554 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler 275      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Temporary spare tire 88      
Rear spoiler 242      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 375 235 235 235
Options (change) 330 185 185 185
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $25,630 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $24,604 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,630$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-3,215-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$21,565$21,890$24,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$24,604$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,534-3,085-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,604$20,695$21,008$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSSCoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Performance meter$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
No-lift shift$50   
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,515$4,155$4,730$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$3,215$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,534-3,085-3,254

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102018
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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