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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,829

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSonicSonicBeetle
TrimLTPremierTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $22,459
Convenience Package 650    
Fun & Sun Package 1,300    
Metal pedals 105 105  
Sunroof   850  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Convenience Package 592    
Fun & Sun Package 1,183    
Metal pedals 96 96  
Sunroof   774  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 2,055 955 3,000
Options (change) 1,871 870 2,880
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $20,725 $21,625 $27,165
Total Invoice $19,829 $20,748 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,959
Model Year201820182012
ModelSonicSonicBeetle
TrimLTPremierTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,725$21,625$27,165
Adjustments for Features-710-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,015$20,765$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$19,829$20,748$26,109
Adjustments for Features-679-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,150$19,923$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$773$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182012
ModelSonicSonicBeetle
TrimLTPremierTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,325$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-679-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in99.9 in
Length159.8 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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