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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: $20,460

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,207

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaCobalt
TrimSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $17,400
Base Invoice $20,539 $16,443
Sport Package 700  
Sunroof 900 750
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
4-speed automatic   850
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sport Package 672  
Sunroof 864 660
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
4-speed automatic   748
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Options (change) 2,700 2,470
Options (change) 2,592 2,174
Destination 770 590
Total Price $24,865 $20,460
Total Invoice $23,901 $19,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaCobalt
TrimSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5171hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,865$20,460
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,235$20,460
Total Invoice$23,901$19,207
Adjustments for Features-2,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,373$19,207

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaCobalt
TrimSELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
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
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,340$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5280

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.3 in
Length182.2 in180.5 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,865 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 Volume15.5 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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