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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: $23,350

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $4,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LinePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $21,520
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metal pedals     105
Sunroof     850
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Metal pedals     96
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 3,000 0 955
Options (change) 2,880 0 870
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $27,490 $30,930 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,812
Model Year201320132020
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LinePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$27,490$30,930$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$28,680$21,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201320132020
ModelBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimTurboR-LinePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
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
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
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
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
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$1,465$3,715$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162-135

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20132020
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.2,881 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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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