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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: $21,050

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $16,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,884

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $16,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,695 $35,650
Base Invoice $18,612 $34,225
Leather seating surfaces 695  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 612  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 695 1,200
Options (change) 612 1,136
Destination 660 820
Total Price $21,050 $37,670
Total Invoice $19,884 $36,181

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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: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,402
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,050$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-8,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,050$29,450
Total Invoice$19,884$36,181
Adjustments for Features0-7,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,884$28,286

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$995$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,895

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in103.8 in
Length180.5 in167.5 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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