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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $6,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleSonic
TrimTurboRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $20,095
Base Invoice $22,459 $19,090
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Sunroof   850
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Sunroof   774
Options (change) 4,600 850
Options (change) 4,416 774
Destination 770 875
Total Price $28,765 $21,820
Total Invoice $27,645 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,507
Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleSonic
TrimTurboRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,765$21,820
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$21,820
Total Invoice$27,645$20,739
Adjustments for Features-3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,246$20,739

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleSonic
TrimTurboRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3990

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.0 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,721 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft347.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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