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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: $24,910

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,523

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSSSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,425 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,137 $22,795 $23,995
Temporary spare tire 75    
Sunroof 750    
Premium Package   2,550  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Temporary spare tire 66    
Sunroof 660    
Premium Package   2,193  
Panoramic sunroof     1,118
Options (change) 825 2,550 1,300
Options (change) 726 2,193 1,118
Destination 660 770 770
Total Price $24,910 $27,065 $27,065
Total Invoice $23,523 $25,758 $25,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $791
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSSSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp 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)225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,910$27,065$27,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$23,885$25,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$23,523$25,758$25,883
Adjustments for Features0-3,026-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,523$22,732$24,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimSSSETDI
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration $100 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,785$5,965$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,026-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested222596%

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