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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: $19,765

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,920

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $16,455
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $15,797
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Dragon Green Promotional Package       1,095
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,390
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Dragon Green Promotional Package       964
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,334
Options (change) 235 235 235 2,485
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,298
Destination 850 850 850 825
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $19,765
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $18,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,512
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$19,765
Adjustments for Features-830-1,405-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$23,700$26,295$19,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$18,920
Adjustments for Features-797-1,348-1,5160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,432$22,745$25,238$18,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDuneLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app $25 $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,230$4,405$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,405$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-797-1,348-1,5160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182015
ModelBeetleSonic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.0 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height58.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.2,755 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

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