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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelESBeetle
Trim350Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $23,395
Base Invoice $36,438 $22,459
Navigation Package 1,495 1,600
Premier Package 1,980  
Rear spoiler 319  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 1,384 1,536
Premier Package 1,863  
Rear spoiler 209  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Xenon HID headlights   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,794 6,700
Options (change) 3,456 6,332
Destination 995 770
Total Price $43,689 $30,865
Total Invoice $40,889 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,419
Model Year20182012
ModelESBeetle
Trim350Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$43,689$30,865
Adjustments for Features-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,444$30,865
Total Invoice$40,889$29,561
Adjustments for Features-4,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,980$29,561

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelESBeetle
Trim350Turbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
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 door panel trim $250
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 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,505$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelESBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in99.9 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,089 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 audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%

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