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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: $19,878

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,590

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $17,795
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $17,083
Rear spoiler 479 479  
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   1,400
Rear spoiler 310 310  
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   1,344
Options (change) 1,753 678 1,400
Options (change) 1,559 486 1,344
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $19,878 $21,853 $20,070
Total Invoice $18,590 $20,674 $19,302

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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: $2,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year200820082018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSELT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,878$21,853$20,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,878$20,613$17,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$18,590$20,674$19,302
Adjustments for Features0-1,173-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,590$19,501$16,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082018
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
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
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$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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$1,725$2,965$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,173-2,303

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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 Year20082018
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.2,848 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
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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