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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $21,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Trim2LTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,840 $39,785
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
USB port 100  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242  
USB port 88  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,165 1,200
Options (change) 1,906 1,136
Destination 720 850
Total Price $20,725 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,206
Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Trim2LTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/35-19
Total Price$20,725$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-11,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$30,265

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Trim2LTR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in103.8 in
Length180.5 in167.6 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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