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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,270

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,365 $17,180
Base Invoice $16,497 $16,107
Sunroof 850  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260 1,075
Package 1   1,390
Satellite radio   375
Sunroof 748  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,197 1,073
Package 1   1,291
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 2,110 2,840
Options (change) 1,945 2,695
Destination 795 630
Total Price $20,270 $20,650
Total Invoice $19,237 $19,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year20122006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,270$20,650
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,915$20,650
Total Invoice$19,237$19,432
Adjustments for Features-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,002$19,432

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$3,795$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.7 in
Length159.0 in161.1 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height59.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,755 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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