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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: $20,740

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,513

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $15,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $18,285
Base Invoice $33,207 $17,279
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   347
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 1,500 1,840
Options (change) 1,440 1,619
Destination 770 615
Total Price $36,860 $20,740
Total Invoice $35,417 $19,513

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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: $10,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,206
Model Year20122007
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,860$20,740
Adjustments for Features-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$20,740
Total Invoice$35,417$19,513
Adjustments for Features-5,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,719$19,513

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122007
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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
Total Value of Features$6,740$810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6980

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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 Year20122007
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 Weight3,326 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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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