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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,829

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $6,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimTurboR-LineLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $17,083 $19,003
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     1,300  
Metal pedals     105 105
Sunroof       850
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     1,183  
Metal pedals     96 96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 3,000 0 2,055 955
Options (change) 2,880 0 1,871 870
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $27,490 $30,930 $20,725 $21,625
Total Invoice $26,422 $29,725 $19,829 $20,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,272
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimTurboR-LineLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,490$30,930$20,725$21,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-710-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$28,680$20,015$20,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$750
Total Invoice$26,422$29,725$19,829$20,748
Adjustments for Features0-2,162-679-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,422$27,563$19,150$19,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,141$0$773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimTurboR-LineLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,465$3,715$2,175$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$710$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162-679-825

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132018
ModelBeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.8 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,785 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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