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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: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $7,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,365 $25,975 $23,995 $31,450
Base Invoice $16,497 $24,937 $23,035 $30,193
Sunroof 850      
Technology Package     1,695  
Sunroof 748      
Technology Package     1,458  
Options (change) 850 0 1,695 0
Options (change) 748 0 1,458 0
Destination 795 820 820 820
Total Price $19,010 $26,795 $26,510 $32,270
Total Invoice $18,040 $25,757 $25,313 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,776
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$19,010$26,795$26,510$32,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-2,615-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,010$24,055$23,895$28,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$4,510
Total Invoice$18,040$25,757$25,313$31,013
Adjustments for Features0-2,634-2,497-3,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,040$23,123$22,816$27,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0$4,483

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,165$4,040$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$2,615$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,634-2,497-3,714

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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.3,013 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 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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