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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: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,247

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945 $17,840
Base Invoice $18,235 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987 $17,017
Convenience Package 1,315            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375     375 275
Sunroof 1,340            
Premium Package   1,440          
Audio controls on steering wheel             245
Sun and Sound Package             995
Temporary spare tire             100
USB port             100
Convenience Package 1,262            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300     300 242
Sunroof 1,287            
Premium Package   1,382          
Audio controls on steering wheel             216
Sun and Sound Package             876
Temporary spare tire             88
USB port             88
Options (change) 3,030 1,815 375 0 0 375 1,715
Options (change) 2,849 1,682 300 0 0 300 1,510
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 720
Total Price $22,820 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $25,115 $20,275
Total Invoice $21,879 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $24,082 $19,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year2013201320132013201320132010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5S7S7M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,820$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$25,115$20,275
Adjustments for Features-1,580-2,030-2,405-4,105-5,130-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,240$23,570$21,660$26,015$26,845$23,825$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$420$4,775$5,605$2,585$0
Total Invoice$21,879$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$24,082$19,247
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,947-2,306-3,945-4,930-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,364$22,601$20,768$25,003$25,798$22,845$19,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,237$404$4,639$5,434$2,481$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2013201320132013201320132010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.5L SETDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   $0
6-speed manual $150   $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Rearview camera    $200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  $325 
CD player   $125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50$50  $50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system   $600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
USB port      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights      $125
Compass   $0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50  
Fog lights  $125 $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,465$4,840$6,540$7,565$3,725$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$2,030$2,405$4,105$5,130$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,515-1,947-2,306-3,945-4,930-1,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132010
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 2.5L SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

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 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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