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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: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015201520152015
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,995 $24,075 $25,380 $26,410 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $17,017 $18,235 $23,113 $24,366 $25,353 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Audio controls on steering wheel 245              
Sun and Sound Package 995              
Temporary spare tire 100              
Rear spoiler 275 375 375 375 375      
USB port 100              
Connectivity Package   2,230            
Audio controls on steering wheel 216              
Sun and Sound Package 876              
Temporary spare tire 88              
Rear spoiler 242 300 300 300 300      
USB port 88              
Connectivity Package   2,142            
Options (change) 1,715 2,605 375 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,510 2,442 300 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 720 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,275 $22,420 $25,270 $26,575 $27,605 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $19,247 $21,497 $24,233 $25,486 $26,473 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $280
Model Year20102015201520152015201520152015
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,275$22,420$25,270$26,575$27,605$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-2,205-4,930-3,980-4,955-3,930-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$20,365$23,065$21,645$23,625$26,985$23,810$24,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,280$3,260$6,620$3,445$4,355
Total Invoice$19,247$21,497$24,233$25,486$26,473$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-2,115-4,728-3,817-4,762-3,777-5,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$19,527$22,118$20,758$22,656$25,932$22,885$23,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,591$1,231$3,129$6,405$3,358$4,231

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015201520152015201520152015
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150 $150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100    
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system       $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100
Forward collision warning     $200  
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front     $150  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 $200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40       
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0   
Body kit     $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   $325 
CD player$125  $125$125$125 $125
HD radio $50$50   $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600  $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25 $25$25
USB port$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125  $125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Steering-linked fog lights       $50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,260$3,315$3,465$6,190$5,240$6,215$5,190$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$2,205$4,930$3,980$4,955$3,930$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,970-2,115-4,728-3,817-4,762-3,777-5,171

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015
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.2,860 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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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 1.8T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested73035%

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