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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: $32,030

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,781

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelESBeetle
Trim350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,320 $30,135
Base Invoice $30,774 $28,930
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Plus Package 1,280  
Rear side airbags 250  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Premium Plus Package 1,152  
Rear side airbags 200  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,380 1,100
Options (change) 6,000 1,056
Destination 825 795
Total Price $42,525 $32,030
Total Invoice $37,599 $30,781

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year20092013
ModelESBeetle
Trim350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$42,525$32,030
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,830$32,030
Total Invoice$37,599$30,781
Adjustments for Features-3,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,332$30,781

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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 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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$6,655$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2670

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
ModelESBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in99.9 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,089 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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%

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