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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: $21,155

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,889

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,819

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $24,770
Base Invoice $16,443 $23,094
4-speed automatic 850  
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Cargo net   69
6-speed automated manual   1,100
4-speed automatic 748  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
Satellite radio 286  
Side curtain airbags 348  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Cargo net   55
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 3,165 3,574
Options (change) 2,786 3,381
Destination 590 700
Total Price $21,155 $29,044
Total Invoice $19,819 $27,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,764
Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,155$29,044
Adjustments for Features0-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,155$26,274
Total Invoice$19,819$27,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,819$24,583

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
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
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), 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,820$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,592

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
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 Weight2,865 lb.3,352 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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