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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: $20,355

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $6,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSportWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $25,295 $29,995
Cargo net   100 100
Floor mats   235  
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net   80 80
Floor mats   185  
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 0 710 475
Options (change) 0 565 380
Destination 660 895 895
Total Price $20,355 $26,900 $31,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,192
Model Year200820192019
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSportWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$20,355$26,900$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$24,820$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820192019
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSportWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,460$3,540$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-113-195

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
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 Weight2,781 lb.3,275 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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