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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: $18,670

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,956

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,455 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $15,797 $16,381 $19,538
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390 1,075  
iPod integration   199 199
Rear spoiler   479 479
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334 1,073  
iPod integration   176 176
Rear spoiler   310 310
Options (change) 1,390 1,753 678
Options (change) 1,334 1,559 486
Destination 825 650 650
Total Price $18,670 $19,878 $21,853
Total Invoice $17,956 $18,590 $20,674

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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: $3,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,408
Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,670$19,878$21,853
Adjustments for Features-1,8450-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,825$19,878$20,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$17,956$18,590$20,674
Adjustments for Features-1,7740-1,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,182$18,590$19,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520082008
ModelSonicNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLTSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
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  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,395$1,550$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7740-1,173

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152008
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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