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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: $22,420

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,497

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,995 $24,075 $25,380 $26,410 $31,120 $26,920 $29,280 $23,425
Base Invoice $18,235 $23,113 $24,366 $25,353 $29,874 $25,842 $28,109 $22,137
Connectivity Package 2,230              
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375       275
Temporary spare tire               75
Sunroof               750
Connectivity Package 2,142              
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300       242
Temporary spare tire               66
Sunroof               660
Options (change) 2,605 375 375 375 0 0 0 1,100
Options (change) 2,442 300 300 300 0 0 0 968
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 660
Total Price $22,420 $25,270 $26,575 $27,605 $31,940 $27,740 $30,100 $25,185
Total Invoice $21,497 $24,233 $25,486 $26,473 $30,694 $26,662 $28,929 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,112
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4 H210hp I4210hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6S7M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,420$25,270$26,575$27,605$31,940$27,740$30,100$25,185
Adjustments for Features-880-1,030-3,755-2,805-3,780-2,755-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$24,240$22,820$24,800$28,160$24,985$25,895$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,280$3,260$6,620$3,445$4,355$0
Total Invoice$21,497$24,233$25,486$26,473$30,694$26,662$28,929$23,765
Adjustments for Features-844-988-3,601-2,690-3,633-2,648-4,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,653$23,245$21,885$23,783$27,061$24,014$24,888$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,592$1,232$3,130$6,408$3,361$4,235$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152015201520152015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SE2.0L TDI SE1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SELHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      $0
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100     
7-speed automated manual    $1200   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system      $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100 
Forward collision warning    $200   
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front    $150   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net       $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0    
Body kit    $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   $325  
CD player  $125$125$125 $125$125
HD radio$50$50   $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600$600  $600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation       $225
USB port       $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Boost gauge       $75
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Steering-linked fog lights      $50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces       $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels       $350
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
No-lift shift       $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)       $0
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,115$5,840$4,890$5,865$4,840$6,290$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$1,030$3,755$2,805$3,780$2,755$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-844-988-3,601-2,690-3,633-2,648-4,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152009
ModelJettaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.3 in
Length183.3 in180.5 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Additional chrome trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested73035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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