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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: $18,739

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,494

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $1,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSSELTSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $14,295 $18,285 $20,975
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $13,509 $17,279 $19,821
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Sunroof 1,000   750 750 750
CD changer, remote 499 499      
3LT Option Package     1,895    
Enhanced Safety Package     395    
CD changer, in-dash     295 295 295
Satellite radio     199    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     295    
Side curtain airbags       395 395
Polished alloy wheels         395
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Sunroof 883   660 660 660
CD changer, remote 340 340      
3LT Option Package     1,668    
Enhanced Safety Package     347    
CD changer, in-dash     260 260 260
Satellite radio     175    
Pioneer 228W 7 speakers     260    
Side curtain airbags       347 347
Polished alloy wheels         348
Options (change) 1,978 978 3,829 1,440 1,835
Options (change) 1,533 650 3,370 1,267 1,615
Destination 650 650 615 615 615
Total Price $20,103 $22,153 $18,739 $20,340 $23,425
Total Invoice $18,564 $20,838 $17,494 $19,161 $22,051

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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: $1,274
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $988
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleCobaltCobaltCobalt
TrimSSELTSSSS Supercharged
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5148hp I4173hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6228, 7228, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,103$22,153$18,739$20,340$23,425
Adjustments for Features-265-1,730-1750-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,838$20,423$18,564$20,340$22,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$1,776$3,586
Total Invoice$18,564$20,838$17,494$19,161$22,051
Adjustments for Features-245-1,627-1630-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,319$19,211$17,331$19,161$20,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,830$3,520

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008200720072007
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 
Remote start  $150  
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$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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights  $125$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   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,065$2,510$2,335$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$1,730$175$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-1,627-1630-1,200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082007
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
3LT Option Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Cargo net40No
Remote start150No
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested129056%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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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