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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: $4,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.52.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $18,110 $22,110 $24,110
Base Invoice $18,612 $17,063 $20,585 $22,434
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sunroof 750 1,000    
CD changer, in-dash 295      
Package 2   4,400 4,000 3,500
Body kit   1,650 1,650 1,650
Rear spoiler   479 479 479
Cargo net   69 69 69
Leather seating surfaces 612      
Sunroof 660 883    
CD changer, in-dash 260      
Package 2   4,019 3,654 3,197
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390
Rear spoiler   310 310 310
Cargo net   55 55 55
Options (change) 1,740 7,598 6,198 5,698
Options (change) 1,532 6,657 5,409 4,952
Destination 660 640 640 640
Total Price $22,095 $26,348 $28,948 $30,448
Total Invoice $20,804 $24,360 $26,634 $28,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,688
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.52.0TGLI
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, 7250, 10250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,095$26,348$28,948$30,448
Adjustments for Features0-2,020-2,170-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$24,328$26,778$28,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450$3,925
Total Invoice$20,804$24,360$26,634$28,026
Adjustments for Features0-1,868-1,997-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$22,492$24,637$26,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,145$3,514

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
TrimSport2.52.0TGLI
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
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,070$3,090$3,240$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020$2,170$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,868-1,997-2,020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082007
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.3,231 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

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Folding passenger seat150No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested207553%
Total Not Requested186547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested186543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested99031%

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