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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,380

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $2,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,322

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSSELTSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $14,700 $16,900 $19,900
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $13,892 $15,971 $18,806
Rear spoiler 479 479 275    
Sunroof 1,000   750 750 750
Audio controls on steering wheel     195    
Satellite radio     325 325 325
MP3-compatible player     150 150  
Side curtain airbags     395 395 395
Rear spoiler 310 310 242    
Sunroof 883   660 660 660
Audio controls on steering wheel     172    
Satellite radio     286 286 286
MP3-compatible player     132 132  
Side curtain airbags     348 348 348
Options (change) 1,479 479 2,090 1,620 1,470
Options (change) 1,193 310 1,840 1,426 1,294
Destination 650 650 590 590 590
Total Price $19,604 $21,654 $17,380 $19,110 $21,960
Total Invoice $18,224 $20,498 $16,322 $17,987 $20,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,400
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSSELTSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5145hp I4171hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/60-15205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,604$21,654$17,380$19,110$21,960
Adjustments for Features-540-2,0050-225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,064$19,649$17,380$18,885$20,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$1,505$3,080
Total Invoice$18,224$20,498$16,322$17,987$20,690
Adjustments for Features-502-1,8980-212-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,722$18,600$16,322$17,775$19,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$878$0$1,453$2,955

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSSELTSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,790$1,785$2,010$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$2,005$0$225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-502-1,8980-212-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleCobalt
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in103.3 in
Length161.1 in180.3 in
Width67.9 in67.9 in
Height59.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt LT

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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