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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: $20,275

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,995 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $17,017 $18,235 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Sun and Sound Package 995            
Audio controls on steering wheel 245            
Temporary spare tire 100            
Rear spoiler 275 375 375 375     375
USB port 100            
Convenience Package   1,315          
Sunroof   1,340          
Premium Package     1,440        
Sun and Sound Package 876            
Audio controls on steering wheel 216            
Temporary spare tire 88            
Rear spoiler 242 300 300 300     300
USB port 88            
Convenience Package   1,262          
Sunroof   1,287          
Premium Package     1,382        
Options (change) 1,715 3,030 1,815 375 0 0 375
Options (change) 1,510 2,849 1,682 300 0 0 300
Destination 720 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,275 $22,820 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115
Total Invoice $19,247 $21,879 $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: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$20,275$22,820$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,030-2,405-4,105-5,130-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$21,240$23,570$21,660$26,015$26,845$23,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,330$420$4,775$5,605$2,585
Total Invoice$19,247$21,879$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-1,947-2,306-3,945-4,930-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$20,364$22,601$20,768$25,003$25,798$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,237$404$4,639$5,434$2,481

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201320132013201320132013
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0   
6-speed manual  $150   $150
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
FWD$0$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
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 
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75      
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  $325
CD player$125   $125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50  $50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
USB port$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125      
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
Trip computer$150 $150$150$150$150$150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$2,435$4,015$4,465$4,840$6,540$7,565$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$2,030$2,405$4,105$5,130$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,515-1,947-2,306-3,945-4,930-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102013
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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

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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