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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,365 $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,497 $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795
Sunroof 850          
Sunroof Package   2,600 2,600      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,900    
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,900  
Sunroof 748          
Sunroof Package   2,496 2,496      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       2,784    
Sunroof and Sound Package         2,784  
Options (change) 850 2,600 2,600 2,900 2,900 0
Options (change) 748 2,496 2,496 2,784 2,784 0
Destination 795 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $19,010 $23,715 $23,715 $28,315 $28,715 $30,790
Total Invoice $18,040 $22,799 $22,799 $27,215 $27,599 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,887
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$19,010$23,715$23,715$28,315$28,715$30,790
Adjustments for Features-13500-575-675-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,875$23,715$23,715$27,740$28,040$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,025$4,325$4,150
Total Invoice$18,040$22,799$22,799$27,215$27,599$29,590
Adjustments for Features-12800-553-649-2,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,912$22,799$22,799$26,662$26,950$26,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,863$4,151$3,980

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Rear side airbags$300     
Rollover sensor$50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325$325
CD player$125  $125  
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog lights$125   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,700$1,565$1,565$2,140$2,240$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0$0$575$675$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-12800-553-649-2,811

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
ModelSonicBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.0 in
Length159.0 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,691 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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