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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: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,020
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $23,058
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo mat 69 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 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400  
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo mat 41 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) 4,835 4,835 3,605 2,865
Options (change) 3,926 3,926 2,980 2,435
Destination 765 765 765 850
Total Price $36,455 $41,905 $60,370 $27,735
Total Invoice $31,842 $36,639 $53,025 $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: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,023
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,455$41,905$60,370$27,735
Adjustments for Features-545-1,495-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$40,410$57,125$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,215$0
Total Invoice$31,842$36,639$53,025$26,343
Adjustments for Features-476-1,307-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,366$35,332$50,175$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,966$18,809$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim250350FSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,205$5,155$6,905$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$1,495$3,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-476-1,307-2,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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
Lexus IS F

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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