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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,605

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,552

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $9,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSSSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $24,395 $25,795
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $23,419 $24,763
Audio controls on steering wheel 195        
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Sunroof 750 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof       1,800 1,800
Audio controls on steering wheel 172        
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
Sunroof 660 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof       1,728 1,728
Options (change) 1,815 1,620 1,620 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 1,598 1,426 1,426 1,728 1,728
Destination 590 590 590 795 795
Total Price $17,605 $19,910 $19,610 $26,990 $28,390
Total Invoice $16,552 $18,743 $18,459 $25,942 $27,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,108
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSSSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5A4M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$17,605$19,910$19,610$26,990$28,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-425-4,455-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,605$17,710$19,185$22,535$24,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$1,580$0$2,250
Total Invoice$16,552$18,743$18,459$25,942$27,286
Adjustments for Features0-2,071-400-4,282-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,552$16,672$18,059$21,660$23,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$1,507$0$2,161

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimLTLTZSSSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,785$3,985$2,210$6,240$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$425$4,455$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,071-400-4,282-3,465

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062013
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.3 in101.5 in
Length180.5 in179.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.966.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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