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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: $18,810

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $549

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,079

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,455 $17,180
Base Invoice $15,797 $16,107
All-weather floor mats 140 99
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390 1,075
Satellite radio   375
All-weather floor mats 123 64
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334 1,073
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,530 1,549
Options (change) 1,457 1,468
Destination 825 630
Total Price $18,810 $19,359
Total Invoice $18,079 $18,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year20152006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / 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)195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$18,810$19,359
Adjustments for Features-2,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,665$19,359
Total Invoice$18,079$18,205
Adjustments for Features-2,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,017$18,205

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
ModelSonicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,595$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
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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