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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: $20,749

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,496

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,180 $20,020
Base Invoice $16,107 $19,259
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
All-weather floor mats 99 140
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 1,500
Sunroof   850
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
All-weather floor mats 64 127
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073 1,440
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 2,939 2,490
Options (change) 2,759 2,341
Destination 630 875
Total Price $20,749 $23,385
Total Invoice $19,496 $22,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $197
Model Year20062019
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,749$23,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,749$20,080
Total Invoice$19,496$22,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,496$19,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062019
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Trim2.5 / TDIPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $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 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$1,665$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,176

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062019
ModelNew BeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in99.4 in
Length161.1 in159.8 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,880 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

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 Premier

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850		1000Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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