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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,090 $22,747 $28,930
Sunroof 850    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Sunroof 774    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 850 5,600 0
Options (change) 774 5,376 0
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $21,820 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $20,739 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,300
Model Year201620132013
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSTurboR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp 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)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$21,820$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-915-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,820$29,175$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$20,739$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-879-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,739$28,039$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$566

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620132013
ModelSonicBeetleBeetle
TrimRSTurboR-Line
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  
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$1,900$2,815$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-1,120

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
ModelSonicBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in99.9 in
Length159.0 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.2,940 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 Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

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