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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: $21,105

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $5,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,932

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $26,995 $27,895 $19,695
Base Invoice $23,995 $25,915 $26,779 $18,612
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Sunroof       750
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof       660
Options (change) 610 610 235 750
Options (change) 485 485 185 660
Destination 820 820 820 660
Total Price $26,425 $28,425 $28,950 $21,105
Total Invoice $25,300 $27,220 $27,784 $19,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $549
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,425$28,425$28,950$21,105
Adjustments for Features-6,180-7,030-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,245$21,395$24,020$21,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$3,775$0
Total Invoice$25,300$27,220$27,784$19,932
Adjustments for Features-5,917-6,732-4,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,383$20,488$23,053$19,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$3,670$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelJettaJettaJettaCobalt
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,890$5,790$860
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$7,030$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,917-6,732-4,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,940 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
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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

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