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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSELTDISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $23,425
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $22,137
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 900   750
Temporary spare tire     75
Sport Package 672    
Sunroof 864   660
Temporary spare tire     66
Options (change) 1,600 0 825
Options (change) 1,536 0 726
Destination 770 770 660
Total Price $23,765 $23,765 $24,910
Total Invoice $22,845 $22,845 $23,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,101
Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSELTDISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D260hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$23,765$23,765$24,910
Adjustments for Features-1,480-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$23,185$24,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$22,845$22,845$23,523
Adjustments for Features-1,423-5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,422$22,287$23,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201120112009
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSELTDISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$3,415$2,515$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,423-5580

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,805 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 Volume15.5 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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