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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: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,145 $34,650 $23,425
Base Invoice $27,952 $33,230 $22,137
Cargo net 100 100  
Rear spoiler   375 275
Temporary spare tire     75
Sunroof     750
5-speed manual     0
Cargo net 80 80  
Rear spoiler   300 242
Temporary spare tire     66
Sunroof     660
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 100 475 1,100
Options (change) 80 380 968
Destination 850 850 660
Total Price $30,095 $35,975 $25,185
Total Invoice $28,882 $34,460 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,095$35,975$25,185
Adjustments for Features-5,545-10,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,550$25,480$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$28,882$34,460$23,765
Adjustments for Features-5,322-10,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,560$24,407$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$847$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201820182009
ModelPassatPassatCobalt
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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, driver seat$100$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 seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$12,240$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$10,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,322-10,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20182009
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 SS

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

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