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Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,500 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $15,751 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL | ||||
| Difference: $11,063 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Beetle |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $44,550 | $53,020 | $55,800 | $32,550 |
| Base Invoice | $39,203 | $46,127 | $49,104 | $31,249 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 900 | 900 | 900 | |
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 130 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,555 | 1,555 | 1,275 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 160 | 160 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 760 | 760 | 760 | |
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,936 | 3,936 | 3,086 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 3,264 | 3,264 | 2,584 | 100 |
| Destination | 765 | 765 | 765 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $49,251 | $57,721 | $58,351 | $33,500 |
| Total Invoice | $43,232 | $50,156 | $51,153 | $32,169 |
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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: $14,156 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,663 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Beetle |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 303hp V6 | 342hp V8 | 292hp V6 H | 210hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 134, 10 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $49,251 | $57,721 | $58,351 | $33,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,595 | -3,445 | -3,770 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,656 | $54,276 | $54,581 | $33,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,620 | $6,925 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,232 | $50,156 | $51,153 | $32,169 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,400 | -2,993 | -3,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,832 | $47,163 | $47,848 | $32,169 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,331 | $6,016 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | Beetle |
| Trim | 350 | 460 | 450h | R-Line SEL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,455 | $7,305 | $7,630 | $3,860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,595 | $3,445 | $3,770 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,400 | -2,993 | -3,305 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | GS | Beetle |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 100.0 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,796 lb. | 3,019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 49.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 29.9 ft3 |
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