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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: $16,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,161

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Model Year20172018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $24,020
Base Invoice $36,438 $23,058
Navigation Package 1,470  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Premium Package 730 2,500
Blind spot warning system 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 319  
Heated front seats 640  
Cargo mat 105  
Floor mats   235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Navigation Package 1,360  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Premium Package 672 2,150
Blind spot warning system 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Rear spoiler 209  
Heated front seats 589  
Cargo mat 65  
Floor mats   185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,564 2,865
Options (change) 4,091 2,435
Destination 975 850
Total Price $44,439 $27,735
Total Invoice $41,504 $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: $12,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,963
Model Year20172018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$44,439$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,944$27,735
Total Invoice$41,504$26,343
Adjustments for Features-4,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$26,343

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelESBeetle
Trim350SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,655$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelESBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in100.0 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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