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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,163

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Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $24,300
Base Invoice $16,443 $22,659
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Sunroof 750  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Satellite radio 286  
Side curtain airbags 348  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Sunroof 660  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 2,315 4,164
Options (change) 2,038 3,925
Destination 590 650
Total Price $20,305 $29,114
Total Invoice $19,071 $27,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,753
Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,305$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$25,469
Total Invoice$19,071$27,234
Adjustments for Features0-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,071$23,824

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,020$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,410

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelCobaltJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in101.5 in
Length180.5 in179.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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