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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: $21,928

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,392

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISNew Beetle
Trim250350F2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $17,180
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $16,107
Satellite radio 486 486 486 375
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 99
Sunroof 0 0    
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
CD changer, remote       499
Satellite radio 389 389 389 331
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 64
Sunroof 0 0    
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
CD changer, remote       340
Options (change) 585 585 585 4,118
Options (change) 448 448 448 3,655
Destination 765 765 765 630
Total Price $32,205 $37,655 $57,350 $21,928
Total Invoice $28,364 $33,161 $50,493 $20,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,845
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISNew Beetle
Trim250350F2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$32,205$37,655$57,350$21,928
Adjustments for Features-2,415-3,365-5,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,790$34,290$51,460$21,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,670$0
Total Invoice$28,364$33,161$50,493$20,392
Adjustments for Features-2,127-2,963-5,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,237$30,198$45,307$20,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,961$19,070$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelISISISNew Beetle
Trim250350F2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, 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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,830$7,355$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$3,365$5,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-2,963-5,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
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 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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