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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: $22,220

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,091

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $7,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LineRS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $20,545
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $19,518
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Sunroof     850
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 5,600 0 850
Options (change) 5,376 0 748
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $30,090 $30,930 $22,220
Total Invoice $28,918 $29,725 $21,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year201320132015
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LineRS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$30,090$30,930$22,220
Adjustments for Features-915-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$29,765$22,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$28,918$29,725$21,091
Adjustments for Features-879-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,039$28,605$21,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201320132015
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LineRS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$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$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,065$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-879-1,1200

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132015
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.2,691 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, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

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