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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: $20,000

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,005

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $1,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSESELTDI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $22,995 $17,840
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $22,075 $17,017
Convenience Package 1,350      
Sunroof 1,250 900    
Audio controls on steering wheel       245
Sun and Sound Package       995
Temporary spare tire       100
USB port       100
Convenience Package 1,296      
Sunroof 1,200 864    
Audio controls on steering wheel       216
Sun and Sound Package       876
Temporary spare tire       88
USB port       88
Options (change) 2,600 900 0 1,440
Options (change) 2,496 864 0 1,268
Destination 770 770 770 720
Total Price $21,565 $23,065 $23,765 $20,000
Total Invoice $20,733 $22,173 $22,845 $19,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $473
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSESELTDI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,565$23,065$23,765$20,000
Adjustments for Features-1,305-2,480-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,260$20,585$22,010$20,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,750$0
Total Invoice$20,733$22,173$22,845$19,005
Adjustments for Features-1,255-2,384-1,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,478$19,789$21,158$19,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$1,680$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimSESELTDI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $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, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,940$3,215$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$2,480$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,255-2,384-1,6870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112010
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

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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