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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: $19,210

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,440

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimR-LineGSRLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $17,580 $19,720
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $16,877 $18,931
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,900      
Convenience Package     650  
Metal pedals     105 105
Sunroof       850
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,784      
Convenience Package     592  
Metal pedals     96 96
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 2,900 0 755 955
Options (change) 2,784 0 688 870
Destination 820 795 875 875
Total Price $28,715 $30,790 $19,210 $21,550
Total Invoice $27,599 $29,590 $18,440 $20,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,589
Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimR-LineGSRLTPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp 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)235/45-18235/40-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,715$30,790$19,210$21,550
Adjustments for Features-415-2,6650-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$28,125$19,210$20,050
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0$840
Total Invoice$27,599$29,590$18,440$20,676
Adjustments for Features-399-2,5610-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,200$27,029$18,440$19,237
Cost Above Minimum$171$0$0$797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2014201420172017
ModelBeetleBeetleSonicSonic
TrimR-LineGSRLTPremier
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
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900 $900
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$200$200  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$2,565$4,815$2,150$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$2,665$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-399-2,5610-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.8 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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%

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