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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: $21,845

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,185 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,176 $23,995 $28,795
Sunroof 850    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,900  
Sunroof 748    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,784  
Options (change) 850 2,900 0
Options (change) 748 2,784 0
Destination 810 820 795
Total Price $21,845 $28,715 $30,790
Total Invoice $20,734 $27,599 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,297
Model Year201320142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,845$28,715$30,790
Adjustments for Features-6350-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,210$28,715$28,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$20,734$27,599$29,590
Adjustments for Features-6030-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,131$27,599$27,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320142014
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,575$1,940$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6030-2,162

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132014
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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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