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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: $5,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,235 $33,525 $23,425
Base Invoice $28,037 $32,151 $22,137
Cargo net 95 95  
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 375 375 275
Temporary spare tire     75
Sunroof     750
5-speed manual     0
Cargo net 69 69  
Floor mats 99    
Rear spoiler 300 300 242
Temporary spare tire     66
Sunroof     660
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 595 470 1,100
Options (change) 468 369 968
Destination 795 795 660
Total Price $30,625 $34,790 $25,185
Total Invoice $29,300 $33,315 $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: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year201320132009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,625$34,790$25,185
Adjustments for Features-2,870-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$28,930$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0
Total Invoice$29,300$33,315$23,765
Adjustments for Features-2,746-5,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,554$27,703$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,149$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201320132009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $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$100 
Total Value of Features$4,490$7,480$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$5,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,746-5,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20132009
ModelPassatCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.3 in
Length191.6 in180.5 in
Width72.2 in67.9 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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

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