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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: $21,745

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,908

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $2,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $20,020
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $19,259
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Sunroof       850
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 235 235 235 850
Options (change) 185 185 185 774
Destination 850 850 850 875
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $21,745
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $20,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,644
Model Year2018201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG27/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$21,745
Adjustments for Features-705-1,280-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,500$23,825$26,420$21,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$20,908
Adjustments for Features-677-1,228-1,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,552$22,865$25,358$20,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182019
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleSonic
TrimCoastSEDunePremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app $25 $25
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
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 
Body kit   $0
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$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 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,405$3,580$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$1,280$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-677-1,228-1,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182019
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.2,819 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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