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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: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $21,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $17,017 $20,395 $25,195 $28,362
Audio controls on steering wheel 245      
Sun and Sound Package 995      
Temporary spare tire 100      
USB port 100      
Rear spoiler 275 375    
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235 235 235
Audio controls on steering wheel 216      
Sun and Sound Package 876      
Temporary spare tire 88      
USB port 88      
Rear spoiler 242 300    
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 1,715 710 335 335
Options (change) 1,510 565 265 265
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $20,275 $22,805 $27,430 $30,730
Total Invoice $19,247 $21,810 $26,310 $29,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,275$22,805$27,430$30,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-6,760-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$20,100$20,670$24,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$4,120
Total Invoice$19,247$21,810$26,310$29,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,587-6,484-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$19,223$19,826$23,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$603$4,009

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$995$3,700$7,755$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$6,760$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587-6,484-6,245

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
ModelCobaltJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in104.4 in
Length180.5 in183.3 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.7 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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