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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: $20,275

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,245 $26,245 $29,545 $17,840
Base Invoice $20,395 $25,195 $28,362 $17,017
Rear spoiler 375     275
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Audio controls on steering wheel       245
Sun and Sound Package       995
Temporary spare tire       100
USB port       100
Rear spoiler 300     242
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Audio controls on steering wheel       216
Sun and Sound Package       876
Temporary spare tire       88
USB port       88
Options (change) 710 335 335 1,715
Options (change) 565 265 265 1,510
Destination 850 850 850 720
Total Price $22,805 $27,430 $30,730 $20,275
Total Invoice $21,810 $26,310 $29,477 $19,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4170hp I4210hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,805$27,430$30,730$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,705-6,760-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,100$20,670$24,220$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$4,120$0
Total Invoice$21,810$26,310$29,477$19,247
Adjustments for Features-2,587-6,484-6,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,223$19,826$23,232$19,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$4,009$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.4T SE1.8T SEL2.0T GLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,755$7,505$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$6,760$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,587-6,484-6,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182010
ModelJettaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.3 in
Length183.3 in180.5 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Audio controls on steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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