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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelCobaltPassat
Trim2LTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $33,525
Base Invoice $17,017 $32,151
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 275 375
USB port 100  
Cargo net   95
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 242 300
USB port 88  
Cargo net   69
Options (change) 2,265 470
Options (change) 1,994 369
Destination 720 795
Total Price $20,825 $34,790
Total Invoice $19,731 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,901
Model Year20102013
ModelCobaltPassat
Trim2LTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$20,825$34,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$28,855
Total Invoice$19,731$33,315
Adjustments for Features0-5,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$27,632

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
ModelCobaltPassat
Trim2LTV6 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 start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
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
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
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, 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 leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$795$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,683

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102013
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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%

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