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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $6,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelESBeetleBeetle
Trim350R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,320 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,774 $23,995 $28,795
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    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 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    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 7,380 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 6,000 6,144 1,056
Destination 825 820 795
Total Price $42,525 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $37,599 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,904
Model Year200920142014
ModelESBeetleBeetle
Trim350R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine272hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$42,525$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-3,7200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,805$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$37,599$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-3,2890-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,310$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920142014
ModelESBeetleBeetle
Trim350R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$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$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,980$3,260$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2890-240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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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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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355077%
Total Not Requested107523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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