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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250350FSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $16,381 $19,538
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear spoiler 355 355   479 479
Sunroof 0 0   1,000  
Heated front seats       225  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear spoiler 246 246   310 310
Sunroof 0 0   883  
Heated front seats       199  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 841 841 486 2,203 978
Options (change) 635 635 389 1,732 650
Destination 765 765 765 650 650
Total Price $32,461 $37,911 $57,251 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $28,551 $33,348 $50,434 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250350FSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T8M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,461$37,911$57,251$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-4,365-5,315-7,7150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,096$32,596$49,536$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0$575
Total Invoice$28,551$33,348$50,434$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-3,839-4,675-6,7960-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,712$28,673$43,638$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$18,926$0$899

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250350FSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manual   $0 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,680$9,080$1,365$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$5,315$7,715$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,839-4,675-6,7960-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelISNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in98.7 in
Length180.1 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.027.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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