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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $15,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $14,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,695 $34,590
Base Invoice $18,612 $33,207
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,445 1,500
Options (change) 1,272 1,440
Destination 660 770
Total Price $21,800 $36,860
Total Invoice $20,544 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,728
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,800$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$31,505
Total Invoice$20,544$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$30,272

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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$1,010$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,145

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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