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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: $22,325

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $2,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,364

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE   
Difference: $2,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $20,895 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,137 $20,059 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Temporary spare tire 75        
Rear spoiler 275 375 375 375  
Sunroof 750        
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Temporary spare tire 66        
Rear spoiler 242 300 300 300  
Sunroof 660        
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Options (change) 1,100 610 610 610 235
Options (change) 968 485 485 485 185
Destination 660 820 820 820 820
Total Price $25,185 $22,325 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $23,765 $21,364 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,736
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,185$22,325$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-5,505-6,355-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$21,125$20,920$22,070$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$23,765$21,364$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,148-5,271-6,086-4,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$20,216$20,029$21,134$23,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0$1,105$3,671

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSS1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0 $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $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
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$1,860$3,060$7,365$8,215$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$5,505$6,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148-5,271-6,086-4,084

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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.2,940 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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