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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $24,020
Base Invoice $34,400 $23,058
Navigation system 2,465  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Navigation system 2,277  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Heated front seats 588  
Xenon HID headlights 749  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,420 2,865
Options (change) 4,074 2,435
Destination 875 850
Total Price $42,020 $27,735
Total Invoice $39,349 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,403
Model Year20122018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$42,020$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,240$27,735
Total Invoice$39,349$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,746$26,343

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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 seating surfaces$900 
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 
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
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,830$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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.3,012 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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