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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: $19,555

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $16,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,411

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $15,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,400 $34,795
Base Invoice $16,443 $33,403
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Options (change) 1,565 0
Options (change) 1,378 0
Destination 590 795
Total Price $19,555 $35,590
Total Invoice $18,411 $34,198

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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: $10,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,617
Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,555$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,555$30,210
Total Invoice$18,411$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,411$29,028

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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 
Total Value of Features$935$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
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.3,326 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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