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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: $24,065

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,074

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $22,137 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Temporary spare tire 75          
Rear spoiler 275 375 375     375
Sunroof 750          
Premium Package   1,440        
Temporary spare tire 66          
Rear spoiler 242 300 300     300
Sunroof 660          
Premium Package   1,382        
Options (change) 1,100 1,815 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 968 1,682 300 0 0 300
Destination 660 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $25,185 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $23,765 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $24,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,870
Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,185$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-855-1,230-2,930-3,955-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$24,745$22,835$27,190$28,020$25,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0$4,355$5,185$2,165
Total Invoice$23,765$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-820-1,179-2,816-3,801-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$23,728$21,895$26,132$26,927$23,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0$4,237$5,032$2,077

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
6-speed manual $150   $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  $325
CD player$125  $125$125 
HD radio $50$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$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$0
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$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$2,910$3,765$4,140$5,840$6,865$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855$1,230$2,930$3,955$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-1,179-2,816-3,801-110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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