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

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,388

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Model Year20062011
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,400 $24,295
Base Invoice $16,443 $23,323
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 750  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Sunroof 660  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,315 6,630
Options (change) 2,038 6,366
Destination 590 770
Total Price $20,305 $31,695
Total Invoice $19,071 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,362
Model Year20062011
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,305$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$26,465
Total Invoice$19,071$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-5,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,071$25,433

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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$685$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,026

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in101.5 in
Length180.5 in165.4 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.946.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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