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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: $7,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $23,058
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Cargo mat 69 69  
Sunroof 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Floor mats     235
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Cargo mat 41 41  
Sunroof 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Floor mats     185
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,994 3,994 2,865
Options (change) 3,309 3,309 2,435
Destination 715 715 850
Total Price $34,964 $40,414 $27,735
Total Invoice $30,647 $35,444 $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: $7,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,499
Model Year200720072018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,964$40,414$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-950-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,964$39,464$27,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$30,647$35,444$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-833-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,647$34,611$26,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
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$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,455$4,405$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833-195

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072018
ModelISBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in100.0 in
Length180.1 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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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