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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: $16,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $15,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $19,695
Base Invoice $33,597 $18,612
Rear spoiler 479  
Heated front seats 225  
Body kit 1,650  
Leather seating surfaces   695
CD changer, in-dash   295
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Rear spoiler 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Body kit 1,390  
Leather seating surfaces   612
CD changer, in-dash   260
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 2,354 1,740
Options (change) 1,899 1,532
Destination 690 660
Total Price $39,094 $22,095
Total Invoice $36,186 $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: $11,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,388
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,094$22,095
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,699$22,095
Total Invoice$36,186$20,804
Adjustments for Features-4,9940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,192$20,804

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6Sport
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9940

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

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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