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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: $19,829

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $18,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,423

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelESNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350SSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $33,299 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats 640 225  
Rear spoiler 299 479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
Heated front seats 550 199  
Rear spoiler 199 310 310
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 939 1,704 479
Options (change) 749 1,392 310
Destination 875 650 650
Total Price $38,539 $19,829 $21,654
Total Invoice $34,923 $18,423 $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: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,053
Model Year201120082008
ModelESNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350SSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine268hp 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$38,539$19,829$21,654
Adjustments for Features-7,1150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,424$19,829$20,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$34,923$18,423$20,498
Adjustments for Features-6,4470-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,476$18,423$19,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120082008
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  
Rear side airbags$300  
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$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  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,955$840$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,115$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4470-1,183

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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