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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,440 $44,890 $29,395
Base Invoice $35,495 $40,399 $28,219
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Sound and Nav Package     4,400
Navigation system 2,085 2,085  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Sound and Nav Package     4,224
Options (change) 3,340 3,340 4,400
Options (change) 2,785 2,785 4,224
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $43,655 $49,105 $34,615
Total Invoice $39,155 $44,059 $33,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,511
Model Year201020102014
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$43,655$49,105$34,615
Adjustments for Features-3,770-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,885$44,285$34,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$39,155$44,059$33,263
Adjustments for Features-3,381-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,774$39,734$33,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020102014
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $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
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,380$11,430$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,381-4,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelISBeetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in100.0 in
Length182.5 in168.4 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

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 350C

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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested102528%

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