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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJettaJetta
TrimSSSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $22,137 $20,539 $22,075
Temporary spare tire 75    
Sunroof 750 900  
Sport Package   700  
Temporary spare tire 66    
Sunroof 660 864  
Sport Package   672  
Options (change) 825 1,600 0
Options (change) 726 1,536 0
Destination 660 770 770
Total Price $24,910 $23,765 $23,765
Total Invoice $23,523 $22,845 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,101
Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJettaJetta
TrimSSSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,910$23,765$23,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$22,285$23,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900
Total Invoice$23,523$22,845$22,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,423-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,523$21,422$22,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920112011
ModelCobaltJettaJetta
TrimSSSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
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 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
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
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,935$3,415$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,423-558

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092011
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 Weight2,781 lb.2,805 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

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