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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,114

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $24,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,643

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $20,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $16,490
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $15,466
Satellite radio 486 486 486 375
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Package 1       1,620
Package 2       1,800
Alloy wheels       690
CD changer, remote       499
Satellite radio 389 389 389 331
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Package 1       1,554
Package 2       1,671
Alloy wheels       641
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 1,011 586 486 4,984
Options (change) 809 469 389 4,537
Destination 765 765 765 640
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $46,326 $54,371 $55,751 $22,114
Total Invoice $40,777 $47,361 $48,958 $20,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,994
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H150hp I5
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,326$54,371$55,751$22,114
Adjustments for Features-5,840-7,540-8,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,486$46,831$47,461$22,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,975$0
Total Invoice$40,777$47,361$48,958$20,643
Adjustments for Features-5,140-6,568-7,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,637$40,793$41,678$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,156$6,041$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$7,155$8,855$9,605$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$7,540$8,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,140-6,568-7,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082007
ModelGSNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in98.7 in
Length190.0 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.727.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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