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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: $19,190

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,947

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $12,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $29,252 $33,667
Leather seating surfaces 695   695 695  
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
Fog lights 115        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695    
Sunroof 750 750 750    
Cargo net       100 100
Leather seating surfaces 612   612 598  
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
Fog lights 101        
Rear spoiler 242 242      
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612    
Sunroof 660 660 660    
Cargo net       80 80
Options (change) 3,400 2,590 3,010 795 100
Options (change) 2,993 2,280 2,650 678 80
Destination 590 590 590 850 850
Total Price $19,190 $20,880 $21,000 $32,115 $36,020
Total Invoice $17,947 $19,597 $19,683 $30,780 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,344
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,190$20,880$21,000$32,115$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-6,770-9,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,190$19,905$20,900$25,345$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$0$1,430
Total Invoice$17,947$19,597$19,683$30,780$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-915-94-6,489-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,947$18,682$19,589$24,291$25,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$1,642$0$1,426

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Front side airbags   $350$350
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control $100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,820$2,795$1,920$8,590$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$6,770$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-94-6,489-8,880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelCobaltGolf / 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 Weight2,781 lb.2,946 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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