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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $16,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350460450hR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $31,450
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $30,193
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Options (change) 3,436 3,436 3,086 0
Options (change) 2,864 2,864 2,584 0
Destination 765 765 765 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $48,751 $57,221 $58,351 $32,270
Total Invoice $42,832 $49,756 $51,153 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,122
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350460450hR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,751$57,221$58,351$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,070-4,920-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,681$52,301$52,706$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,025$0
Total Invoice$42,832$49,756$51,153$31,013
Adjustments for Features-2,697-4,278-4,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,135$45,478$46,204$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,343$6,069$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350460450hR-Line SEL
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 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
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$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,655$8,380$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$4,920$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-4,278-4,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
ModelGSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in100.0 in
Length190.0 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.729.9 ft3

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