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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: $21,704

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,455

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $23,425
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $22,137
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 275
iPod integration 199 199 199    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000   750
Larger rear spoiler     499    
Temporary spare tire         75
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 242
iPod integration 176 176 176    
Sunroof   883 883   660
Larger rear spoiler     370    
Temporary spare tire         66
Options (change) 559 1,559 1,698 360 1,100
Options (change) 456 1,339 1,429 280 968
Destination 750 750 750 750 660
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $21,704 $23,839 $26,138 $24,390 $25,185
Total Invoice $20,455 $22,317 $24,431 $23,046 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,857
Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5260hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,704$23,839$26,138$24,390$25,185
Adjustments for Features-580-1,105-1,205-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,124$22,734$24,933$22,335$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,610$3,809$1,211$0
Total Invoice$20,455$22,317$24,431$23,046$23,765
Adjustments for Features-547-1,034-1,126-1,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,908$21,283$23,305$21,104$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$3,397$1,196$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102010201020102009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
No-lift shift    $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,465$3,565$4,415$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,105$1,205$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-547-1,034-1,126-1,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102009
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
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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