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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCobalt
TrimCoastSEDuneSS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $24,535
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $23,554
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Temporary spare tire       100
Rear spoiler       275
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Temporary spare tire       88
Rear spoiler       242
Options (change) 235 235 235 375
Options (change) 185 185 185 330
Destination 850 850 850 720
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $25,630
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $24,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCobalt
TrimCoastSEDuneSS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$25,630
Adjustments for Features-2,640-3,215-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,565$21,890$24,485$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$24,604
Adjustments for Features-2,534-3,085-3,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,695$21,008$23,500$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,805$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleCobalt
TrimCoastSEDuneSS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,155$4,730$4,905$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$3,215$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,534-3,085-3,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelBeetleCobalt
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in103.3 in
Length168.4 in180.3 in
Width71.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.9 ft3

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