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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: $21,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSEPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $21,520
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225    
Sunroof 1,000   850
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199    
Sunroof 883   774
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Options (change) 2,978 678 850
Options (change) 2,641 486 774
Destination 650 650 875
Total Price $21,103 $21,853 $23,245

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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: $713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,226
Model Year200820082020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSEPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,103$21,853$23,245
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,103$21,703$20,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082020
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleSonic
TrimSSEPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$1,765$1,915$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-203

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082020
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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