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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: $11,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelSonicBeetle
TrimRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $32,550
Base Invoice $19,090 $31,249
Sunroof 850  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sunroof 774  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 850 130
Options (change) 774 100
Destination 875 820
Total Price $21,820 $33,500
Total Invoice $20,739 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,262
Model Year20162017
ModelSonicBeetle
TrimRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$21,820$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,820$29,160
Total Invoice$20,739$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-4,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,739$28,001

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelSonicBeetle
TrimRSR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,168

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
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 Weight2,721 lb.3,019 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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