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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $23,058
Premium Plus Package 345 345 345  
225/40YR18 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140 2,500
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Floor mats       235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Premium Plus Package 317 317 317  
225/40YR18 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049 2,150
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 4,814 4,374 4,814 2,865
Options (change) 4,306 3,901 4,306 2,435
Destination 975 975 975 850
Total Price $43,614 $45,549 $47,159 $27,735
Total Invoice $40,459 $42,262 $43,755 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,062
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,614$45,549$47,159$27,735
Adjustments for Features-4,370-5,870-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,244$39,679$42,789$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$40,459$42,262$43,755$26,343
Adjustments for Features-4,054-5,446-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,405$36,816$39,700$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$3,295$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$8,580$7,080$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$5,870$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,054-5,446-4,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelISBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length184.3 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
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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