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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,683

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $17,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $35,995
Base Invoice $16,443 $34,519
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
Satellite radio 286  
Side curtain airbags 348  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 3,010 2,375
Options (change) 2,650 2,080
Destination 590 820
Total Price $21,000 $39,190
Total Invoice $19,683 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,114
Model Year20062015
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,000$39,190
Adjustments for Features0-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,000$32,255
Total Invoice$19,683$37,419
Adjustments for Features0-6,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$30,797

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062015
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$820$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062015
ModelCobaltPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in110.4 in
Length180.5 in191.6 in
Width67.9 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.9 ft3

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