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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: $21,400

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $9,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,192

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $8,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimKomfortSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $19,695
Base Invoice $26,436 $18,612
Rear spoiler 479  
Body kit 1,650  
CD changer, in-dash   295
Sunroof   750
Rear spoiler 310  
Body kit 1,390  
CD changer, in-dash   260
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 2,129 1,045
Options (change) 1,700 920
Destination 700 660
Total Price $31,129 $21,400
Total Invoice $28,836 $20,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,745
Model Year20092008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimKomfortSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,129$21,400
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,999$21,400
Total Invoice$28,836$20,192
Adjustments for Features-2,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,937$20,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimKomfortSport
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,165$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,345 lb.2,781 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
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

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

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