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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: $23,590

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,619

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.8T SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $18,895 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $22,137 $18,139 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
Temporary spare tire 75            
Rear spoiler 275 375 375 375     375
Sunroof 750 1,680          
Connectivity Package   1,820          
Premium Package     1,670        
Temporary spare tire 66            
Rear spoiler 242 300 300 300     300
Sunroof 660 1,612          
Connectivity Package   1,748          
Premium Package     1,602        
Options (change) 1,100 3,875 2,045 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 968 3,660 1,902 300 0 0 300
Destination 660 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,185 $23,590 $26,490 $27,120 $31,065 $32,715 $25,730
Total Invoice $23,765 $22,619 $25,403 $26,008 $29,855 $31,439 $24,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.8T SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4170hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,185$23,590$26,490$27,120$31,065$32,715$25,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-1,380-3,205-3,255-4,280-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$22,310$25,110$23,915$27,810$28,435$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$1,605$5,500$6,125$2,980
Total Invoice$23,765$22,619$25,403$26,008$29,855$31,439$24,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,227-1,323-3,074-3,128-4,113-422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$21,392$24,080$22,934$26,727$27,326$24,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,688$1,542$5,335$5,934$2,859

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.8T SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$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$15 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   $325
CD player$125  $125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50   $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$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$4,190$4,290$6,115$6,165$7,190$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$1,380$3,205$3,255$4,280$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,227-1,323-3,074-3,128-4,113-422

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092014
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 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Remote app25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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