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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $14,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $13,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $19,695
Base Invoice $33,230 $18,612
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 475 1,445
Options (change) 380 1,272
Destination 850 660
Total Price $35,975 $21,800
Total Invoice $34,460 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,270
Model Year20182008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,975$21,800
Adjustments for Features-10,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,905$21,800
Total Invoice$34,460$20,544
Adjustments for Features-9,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,814$20,544

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182008
ModelPassatCobalt
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,915$845
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,571 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 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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