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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: $18,860

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,799

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $23,745
Base Invoice $16,443 $22,795
Satellite radio 325  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Satellite radio 286  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 870 1,475
Options (change) 766 1,356
Destination 590 770
Total Price $18,860 $25,990
Total Invoice $17,799 $24,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,183
Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$18,860$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,860$22,925
Total Invoice$17,799$24,921
Adjustments for Features0-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,799$21,982

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltJetta
TrimSSGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$810$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062012
ModelCobaltJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in104.4 in
Length180.5 in182.2 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,157 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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