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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: $24,360

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,039

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,992

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Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $23,425
Base Invoice $35,131 $22,137
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler   275
5-speed manual   0
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler   242
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 100 275
Options (change) 80 242
Destination 820 660
Total Price $37,515 $24,360
Total Invoice $36,031 $23,039

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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: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,809
Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,515$24,360
Adjustments for Features-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,995$24,360
Total Invoice$36,031$23,039
Adjustments for Features-8,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,848$23,039

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
TrimRSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,090$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTICobalt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.3 in
Length167.5 in180.5 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.9 ft3

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