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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $23,425
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $22,137
Premium Package 1,440        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 275
Temporary spare tire         75
Sunroof         750
Premium Package 1,382        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 242
Temporary spare tire         66
Sunroof         660
Options (change) 1,815 375 375 375 1,100
Options (change) 1,682 300 300 300 968
Destination 770 770 770 770 660
Total Price $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $24,890 $25,185
Total Invoice $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $23,865 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,634
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,360$24,590$25,950$24,890$25,185
Adjustments for Features-840-1,715-2,8150-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,520$22,875$23,135$24,890$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,645$0$260$2,015$0
Total Invoice$24,316$23,577$24,883$23,865$23,765
Adjustments for Features-805-1,644-2,6990-198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,511$21,933$22,184$23,865$23,567
Cost Above Minimum$1,578$0$251$1,932$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0  $0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass   $0 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$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$3,465$4,340$5,440$2,625$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,715$2,815$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments-805-1,644-2,6990-198

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122009
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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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