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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISBeetle
Trim350FTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,595 $58,460 $23,395
Base Invoice $33,833 $52,612 $22,459
Navigation system 2,465 2,485  
Rear spoiler 389    
Xenon HID headlights 875   1,000
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Navigation system 2,085 2,101  
Rear spoiler 268    
Xenon HID headlights 700   860
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 3,729 2,485 5,600
Options (change) 3,053 2,101 5,276
Destination 875 825 770
Total Price $42,199 $61,770 $29,765
Total Invoice $37,761 $55,538 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,419
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISBeetle
Trim350FTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$42,199$61,770$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,170-4,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,029$56,850$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,821$0
Total Invoice$37,761$55,538$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,837-4,4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,924$51,114$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,190$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102012
ModelISISBeetle
Trim350FTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
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$75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,005$6,755$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$4,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,837-4,4240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelISBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in99.9 in
Length180.1 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,940 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 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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