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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 Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,995 $23,650 $25,380 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $17,017 $18,235 $22,705 $24,366 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109
Audio controls on steering wheel 245            
Sun and Sound Package 995            
Temporary spare tire 100            
USB port 100            
Rear spoiler 275 375 375 375      
Connectivity Package   2,230          
Audio controls on steering wheel 216            
Sun and Sound Package 876            
Temporary spare tire 88            
USB port 88            
Rear spoiler 242 300 300 300      
Connectivity Package   2,142          
Options (change) 1,715 2,605 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,510 2,442 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 720 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,275 $22,420 $24,845 $26,575 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100
Total Invoice $19,247 $21,497 $23,825 $25,486 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,275$22,420$24,845$26,575$31,940$27,740$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-4,455-7,380-7,130-4,330-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$20,365$20,390$19,195$24,810$23,410$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$1,195$0$5,615$4,215$4,675
Total Invoice$19,247$21,497$23,825$25,486$30,694$26,662$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-4,272-7,078-6,852-4,162-5,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$19,527$19,553$18,408$23,842$22,500$22,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$1,145$0$5,434$4,092$4,533

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201620162016201620162016
ModelCobaltJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2LT1.4T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200   
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 $100
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$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$500 $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$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$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$0
Total Value of Features$1,260$3,315$5,715$8,640$8,390$5,590$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$4,455$7,380$7,130$4,330$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,970-4,272-7,078-6,852-4,162-5,988

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102016
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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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 1.4T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
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 Requested137569%
Total Not Requested63031%

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