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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $18,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $16,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $25,450
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $24,433
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Blind spot warning system 644 644  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
Options (change) 2,435 2,435 5,925
Options (change) 2,247 2,247 5,688
Destination 910 910 820
Total Price $51,045 $63,775 $32,195
Total Invoice $47,518 $59,357 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,569
Model Year201420142015
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H210hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$51,045$63,775$32,195
Adjustments for Features-4,305-5,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,740$58,005$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,265$0
Total Invoice$47,518$59,357$30,941
Adjustments for Features-4,008-5,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,510$53,987$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,477$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420142015
ModelGSGSBeetle
Trim350450hR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$8,155$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$5,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,008-5,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142015
ModelGSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in100.0 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

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