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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: $21,400

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,192

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,695 $24,885 $26,565
Base Invoice $18,612 $23,890 $25,503
CD changer, in-dash 295    
Sunroof 750    
Panoramic sunroof   1,800 1,800
CD changer, in-dash 260    
Sunroof 660    
Panoramic sunroof   1,727 1,727
Options (change) 1,045 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 920 1,727 1,727
Destination 660 820 820
Total Price $21,400 $27,505 $29,185
Total Invoice $20,192 $26,437 $28,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,357
Model Year200820142014
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,400$27,505$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$24,500$26,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,330
Total Invoice$20,192$26,437$28,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,888-2,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,192$23,549$25,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,238

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200820142014
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSportSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
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
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,110$5,115$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,888-2,263

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082014
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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