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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $25,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $17,915
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $17,040
Satellite radio 486 486 486 375
Sunroof       1,000
Satellite radio 389 389 389 331
Sunroof       883
Options (change) 486 486 486 1,375
Options (change) 389 389 389 1,214
Destination 765 765 765 700
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $45,801 $54,271 $55,751 $19,990
Total Invoice $40,357 $47,281 $48,958 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,671
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5L
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)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$45,801$54,271$55,751$19,990
Adjustments for Features-7,640-9,490-10,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,161$44,781$45,361$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,200$0
Total Invoice$40,357$47,281$48,958$18,954
Adjustments for Features-6,732-8,268-9,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,625$39,013$39,834$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,388$6,209$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelGSGSGSNew Beetle
Trim350460450h2.5L
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
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 player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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$8,830$10,680$11,580$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,640$9,490$10,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,732-8,268-9,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
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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