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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: $18,670

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,956

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $16,455
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $15,797
Rear spoiler 479 479  
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   1,390
Rear spoiler 310 310  
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   1,334
Options (change) 1,753 678 1,390
Options (change) 1,559 486 1,334
Destination 650 650 825
Total Price $19,878 $21,853 $18,670
Total Invoice $18,590 $20,674 $17,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,408
Model Year200820082015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$19,878$21,853$18,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,878$20,613$16,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$18,590$20,674$17,956
Adjustments for Features0-1,173-1,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,590$19,501$16,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082015
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,550$2,790$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,173-1,774

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082015
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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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

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