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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $18,612 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Leather seating surfaces 695      
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Sunroof 750      
Package 2   3,485   3,200
Rear spoiler   479 479 479
Cargo net   69 69 69
Leather seating surfaces 612      
CD changer, in-dash 260      
Sunroof 660      
Package 2   3,184   2,923
Rear spoiler   310 310 310
Cargo net   55 55 55
Options (change) 1,740 4,033 548 3,748
Options (change) 1,532 3,549 365 3,288
Destination 660 630 630 630
Total Price $22,095 $24,953 $24,768 $28,168
Total Invoice $20,804 $22,866 $22,697 $25,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $417
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,095$24,953$24,768$28,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-170-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$23,158$24,598$26,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,890
Total Invoice$20,804$22,866$22,697$25,802
Adjustments for Features0-1,645-156-1,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$21,221$22,541$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,320$2,639

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$3,890$2,265$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$170$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,645-156-1,942

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,260 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 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested262573%
Total Not Requested99027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%

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