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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: $19,765

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,455 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $15,797 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,095      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Dragon Green Promotional Package 964      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,485 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,298 185 185 185
Destination 825 850 850 850
Total Price $19,765 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $18,920 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,512
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,765$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-830-1,405-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,765$23,375$23,700$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$18,920$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-797-1,348-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,920$22,432$22,745$25,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313$2,806

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25 $25 
Remote start$150   
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$2,825$3,655$4,230$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$1,405$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-797-1,348-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 Weight2,755 lb.3,012 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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