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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $18,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $17,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,612 $35,325
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 1,445 2,375
Options (change) 1,272 2,080
Destination 660 820
Total Price $21,800 $40,030
Total Invoice $20,544 $38,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,304
Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,800$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-9,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$30,210
Total Invoice$20,544$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-9,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$28,848

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
ModelCobaltPassat
TrimSportV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $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
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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
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$845$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,377

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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.3,481 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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