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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,270

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDILTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $17,365
Base Invoice $16,107 $16,497
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 1,260
Sunroof   850
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073 1,197
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 2,840 2,110
Options (change) 2,695 1,945
Destination 630 795
Total Price $20,650 $20,270
Total Invoice $19,432 $19,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDILTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,650$20,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,650$17,915
Total Invoice$19,432$19,237
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,432$17,002

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDILTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,440$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in99.4 in
Length161.1 in159.0 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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