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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatCobalt
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $19,695
Base Invoice $27,513 $18,612
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Leather seating surfaces   695
CD changer, in-dash   295
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Leather seating surfaces   612
CD changer, in-dash   260
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 3,050 1,740
Options (change) 2,787 1,532
Destination 630 660
Total Price $33,630 $22,095
Total Invoice $30,930 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,475
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatCobalt
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,630$22,095
Adjustments for Features-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$22,095
Total Invoice$30,930$20,804
Adjustments for Features-3,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,279$20,804

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatCobalt
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,140$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.3 in
Length188.2 in180.5 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested166543%
Total Not Requested216557%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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