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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: $5,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,829

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $5,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelSonicSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $25,975 $23,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $17,083 $19,003 $24,937 $23,035 $31,249
Convenience Package 650        
Fun & Sun Package 1,300        
Metal pedals 105 105      
Sunroof   850      
Technology Package       1,695  
Convenience Package 592        
Fun & Sun Package 1,183        
Metal pedals 96 96      
Sunroof   774      
Technology Package       1,458  
Options (change) 2,055 955 0 1,695 0
Options (change) 1,871 870 0 1,458 0
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $20,725 $21,625 $26,795 $26,510 $33,370
Total Invoice $19,829 $20,748 $25,757 $25,313 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelSonicSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$20,725$21,625$26,795$26,510$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,440-1,590-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$21,475$24,355$24,920$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$565$4,325
Total Invoice$19,829$20,748$25,757$25,313$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,345-1,518-4,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,829$20,604$23,412$23,795$27,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$383$4,150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelSonicSonicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTPremier1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
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$0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,125$4,415$3,565$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,440$1,590$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,345-1,518-4,507

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelSonicBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.0 in
Length159.8 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height59.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,785 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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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 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

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