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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSSV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $28,995 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,137 $27,806 $31,600
Sunroof 750    
Temporary spare tire 75    
Rear spoiler 275 375 375
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   95 95
Floor mats   125  
Sunroof 660    
Temporary spare tire 66    
Rear spoiler 242 300 300
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   69 69
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 1,100 595 470
Options (change) 968 468 369
Destination 660 770 770
Total Price $25,185 $30,360 $34,190
Total Invoice $23,765 $29,044 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,677
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSSV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,185$30,360$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$27,640$28,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$940
Total Invoice$23,765$29,044$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,602-5,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$26,442$27,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltPassatPassat
TrimSSV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,670$4,390$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,602-5,372

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
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.3,446 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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