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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,604

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $15,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,224

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelESNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350SSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $30,253 $16,381 $19,538
Rear spoiler 299 479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
Rear spoiler 199 310 310
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 299 1,479 479
Options (change) 199 1,193 310
Destination 765 650 650
Total Price $35,184 $19,604 $21,654
Total Invoice $31,217 $18,224 $20,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,841
Model Year200820082008
ModelESNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350SSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,184$19,604$21,654
Adjustments for Features-4,6800-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,504$19,604$20,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$31,217$18,224$20,498
Adjustments for Features-4,1520-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$18,224$19,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$887

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008
ModelESNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350SSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$5,630$950$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1520-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelESNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in98.7 in
Length191.1 in161.1 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.727.2 ft3

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