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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $4,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.52.0TGLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,110 $22,110 $24,110 $19,695
Base Invoice $17,063 $20,585 $22,434 $18,612
Package 2 4,400 4,000 3,500  
Rear spoiler 479 479 479  
Sunroof 1,000     750
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Body kit 1,650 1,650 1,650  
Leather seating surfaces       695
CD changer, in-dash       295
Package 2 4,019 3,654 3,197  
Rear spoiler 310 310 310  
Sunroof 883     660
Cargo net 55 55 55  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Leather seating surfaces       612
CD changer, in-dash       260
Options (change) 7,598 6,198 5,698 1,740
Options (change) 6,657 5,409 4,952 1,532
Destination 640 640 640 660
Total Price $26,348 $28,948 $30,448 $22,095
Total Invoice $24,360 $26,634 $28,026 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,688
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.52.0TGLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10250, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,348$28,948$30,448$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,020-2,170-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,328$26,778$28,253$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$3,925$0
Total Invoice$24,360$26,634$28,026$20,804
Adjustments for Features-1,868-1,997-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,492$24,637$26,006$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,145$3,514$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.52.0TGLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manual $150$150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,240$3,265$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$2,170$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,868-1,997-2,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20072008
ModelJettaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.3 in
Length179.3 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested207553%
Total Not Requested186547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested186543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested220069%
Total Not Requested99031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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