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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $8,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $29,280 $17,400
Base Invoice $25,842 $28,109 $16,443
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio     325
Side curtain airbags     395
MP3-compatible player     150
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Sunroof     750
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Satellite radio     286
Side curtain airbags     348
MP3-compatible player     132
Telematics service, such as OnStar     612
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 2,315
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 2,038
Destination 820 820 590
Total Price $28,840 $31,200 $20,305
Total Invoice $27,718 $29,985 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,524
Model Year201620162006
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,840$31,200$20,305
Adjustments for Features-5,330-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$23,970$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$27,718$29,985$19,071
Adjustments for Features-5,123-6,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,595$23,037$19,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201620162006
ModelJettaJettaCobalt
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,915$685
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,123-6,9480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,194 lb.2,975 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
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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