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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: $24,435

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,105

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,795 $23,425
Base Invoice $33,403 $22,137
Temporary spare tire   75
Rear spoiler   275
5-speed manual   0
Temporary spare tire   66
Rear spoiler   242
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 0 350
Options (change) 0 308
Destination 795 660
Total Price $35,590 $24,435
Total Invoice $34,198 $23,105

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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: $5,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,116
Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,590$24,435
Adjustments for Features-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$24,435
Total Invoice$34,198$23,105
Adjustments for Features-4,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$23,105

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$6,915$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
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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