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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: $20,275

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $329

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,295 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $22,165
Base Invoice $17,017 $17,608 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $20,907
Audio controls on steering wheel 245            
Sun and Sound Package 995            
Temporary spare tire 100            
Rear spoiler 275 360 360 360   360 360
USB port 100            
iPod integration   199 199 199 199   199
Sunroof   1,000   1,000 1,000    
Larger rear spoiler         499    
Audio controls on steering wheel 216            
Sun and Sound Package 876            
Temporary spare tire 88            
Rear spoiler 242 280 280 280   280 280
USB port 88            
iPod integration   176 176 176 176   176
Sunroof   883   883 883    
Larger rear spoiler         370    
Options (change) 1,715 1,559 559 1,559 1,698 360 559
Options (change) 1,510 1,339 456 1,339 1,429 280 456
Destination 720 750 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $20,275 $20,604 $21,704 $23,839 $26,138 $24,390 $23,474
Total Invoice $19,247 $19,697 $20,455 $22,317 $24,431 $23,046 $22,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,275$20,604$21,704$23,839$26,138$24,390$23,474
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-1,755-2,280-2,380-3,230-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$19,249$19,949$21,559$23,758$21,160$21,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$2,310$4,509$1,911$2,320
Total Invoice$19,247$19,697$20,455$22,317$24,431$23,046$22,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-1,654-2,134-2,225-3,052-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$18,402$18,801$20,183$22,206$19,994$20,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$399$1,781$3,804$1,592$1,916

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020102010201020102010
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LTLimited EditionSETDITDI Cup EditionSELWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
6-speed manual   $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225$225
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125      
Compass   $0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,935$3,290$3,690$4,215$4,315$5,165$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$1,755$2,280$2,380$3,230$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,295-1,654-2,134-2,225-3,052-1,795

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102010
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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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