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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelESBeetle
Trim330Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,300 $23,395
Base Invoice $28,640 $22,459
Stability control 650  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 640 1,000
Navigation system 2,200  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 520  
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 512 860
Navigation system 1,843  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,130 6,700
Options (change) 3,387 6,332
Destination 695 770
Total Price $37,125 $30,865
Total Invoice $32,722 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,689
Model Year20062012
ModelESBeetle
Trim330Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine218hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$37,125$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$30,865
Total Invoice$32,722$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,250$29,561

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelESBeetle
Trim330Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,130$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelESBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.9 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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