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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $26,033

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $22,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350460450hSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 479 479
Heated front seats       225  
Sunroof       1,000  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 310 310
Heated front seats       199  
Sunroof       883  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 686 686 686 2,203 978
Options (change) 549 549 549 1,732 650
Destination 825 825 825 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,361 $54,831 $56,611 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $41,290 $48,295 $50,270 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,767
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350460450hSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$46,361$54,831$56,611$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-7,590-9,440-10,3400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,771$45,391$46,271$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,500$0$575
Total Invoice$41,290$48,295$50,270$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-6,760-8,315-9,1820-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,530$39,980$41,088$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$6,558$0$899

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelGSGSGSNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350460450hSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$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$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$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$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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 changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$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$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$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$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$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$1,240$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,590$9,440$10,340$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,760-8,315-9,1820-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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