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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: $12,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $11,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $23,425
Base Invoice $34,519 $22,137
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375 275
Temporary spare tire   75
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300 242
Temporary spare tire   66
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 475 1,100
Options (change) 380 968
Destination 820 660
Total Price $37,290 $25,185
Total Invoice $35,719 $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: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year20152009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,290$25,185
Adjustments for Features-6,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$25,185
Total Invoice$35,719$23,765
Adjustments for Features-6,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,100$23,765

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152009
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,205$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6190

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,423 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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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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