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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelESBeetle
Trim350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,120 $25,450
Base Invoice $30,253 $24,433
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Package 1,280  
Rear spoiler 299  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 2,230  
Premium Package 1,098  
Rear spoiler 199  
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,684 7,025
Options (change) 4,691 6,744
Destination 765 820
Total Price $40,569 $33,295
Total Invoice $35,709 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year20082015
ModelESBeetle
Trim350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$40,569$33,295
Adjustments for Features-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,724$33,295
Total Invoice$35,709$31,997
Adjustments for Features-1,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,085$31,997

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelESBeetle
Trim350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,405$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6240

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelESBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.729.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335065%
Total Not Requested177535%

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