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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimGTISS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $17,400
Base Invoice $23,323 $16,443
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 6,630 2,315
Options (change) 6,366 2,038
Destination 770 590
Total Price $31,695 $20,305
Total Invoice $30,459 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,362
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimGTISS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,695$20,305
Adjustments for Features-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,465$20,305
Total Invoice$30,459$19,071
Adjustments for Features-5,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,433$19,071

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimGTISS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$685
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0260

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.3 in
Length165.4 in180.5 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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