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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,008

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $23,425
Base Invoice $33,597 $22,137
Rear spoiler 479 275
iPod integration 199  
Temporary spare tire   75
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Rear spoiler 310 242
iPod integration 176  
Temporary spare tire   66
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 678 1,100
Options (change) 486 968
Destination 690 660
Total Price $37,418 $25,185
Total Invoice $34,773 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,553
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6260hp 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)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,418$25,185
Adjustments for Features-5,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,548$25,185
Total Invoice$34,773$23,765
Adjustments for Features-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,318$23,765

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimVR6SS
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4550

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
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 SS

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

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