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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $23,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $20,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $24,020
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $23,058
Navigation system 0 1,735    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Floor mats       235
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Navigation system 0 1,603    
Blind spot warning system 644 644    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430    
Cargo mat 62 62 62  
Floor mats       185
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 1,305 3,040 105 2,865
Options (change) 1,136 2,739 62 2,435
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $50,830 $65,295 $57,300 $27,735
Total Invoice $47,259 $60,701 $53,379 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,518
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$50,830$65,295$57,300$27,735
Adjustments for Features-3,655-5,120-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,175$60,175$50,645$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,470$0
Total Invoice$47,259$60,701$53,379$26,343
Adjustments for Features-3,398-4,760-6,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,861$55,941$47,179$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,080$3,318$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelGSGSGSBeetle
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Luggage  $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$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$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
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 
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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
Visor mirror, passenger   $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
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$8,355$9,890$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$5,120$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,398-4,760-6,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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