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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: $20,720

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,894

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $1,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimSCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $17,795
Base Invoice $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $17,083
Style & Comfort Package 1,475        
Floor mats 235 235 235 235  
Convenience Package         650
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,400
Style & Comfort Package 1,269        
Floor mats 185 185 185 185  
Convenience Package         592
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,344
Options (change) 1,710 235 235 235 2,050
Options (change) 1,454 185 185 185 1,936
Destination 850 850 850 850 875
Total Price $22,780 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $20,720
Total Invoice $21,715 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $19,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,584
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimSCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,780$24,205$25,105$27,875$20,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,875-2,050-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,780$22,905$23,230$25,825$19,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$450$3,045$0
Total Invoice$21,715$23,229$24,093$26,754$19,894
Adjustments for Features0-1,248-1,799-1,968-763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,715$21,981$22,294$24,786$19,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$266$579$3,071$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimSCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights   $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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 $0  
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,430$3,730$4,305$4,480$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,875$2,050$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248-1,799-1,968-763

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,012 lb.2,848 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 S

Style & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/55HR17 tires400No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested81548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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