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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: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $19,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelGSGSGSBeetleBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $22,747 $28,930
Navigation system 0 1,735      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Navigation system 0 1,603      
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Options (change) 0 1,735 0 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 1,603 0 5,376 0
Destination 925 925 925 795 795
Total Price $49,525 $63,990 $57,195 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $46,123 $59,565 $53,317 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,777
Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelGSGSGSBeetleBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$49,525$63,990$57,195$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-4,755-6,220-8,4550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,770$57,770$48,740$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,970$0$590
Total Invoice$46,123$59,565$53,317$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-4,428-5,790-7,8820-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,695$53,775$45,435$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,080$3,740$0$567

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152015201520132013
ModelGSGSGSBeetleBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Luggage  $0  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $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$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
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  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass  $0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,215$8,680$10,915$2,460$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$6,220$8,455$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,428-5,790-7,8820-240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152013
ModelGSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in99.9 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,940 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
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
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
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360075%
Total Not Requested122525%

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