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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: $24,089

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $17,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,857

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250C350CSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $22,031 $24,446
iPod integration     199 199
iPod integration     176 176
Options (change) 0 0 199 199
Options (change) 0 0 176 176
Destination 875 875 650 640
Total Price $42,065 $47,515 $24,089 $26,579
Total Invoice $39,183 $44,249 $22,857 $25,262

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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: $10,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,382
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250C350CSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6T6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$42,065$47,515$24,089$26,579
Adjustments for Features-7,455-8,5050-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$39,010$24,089$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$725
Total Invoice$39,183$44,249$22,857$25,262
Adjustments for Features-6,944-7,9200-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,239$36,329$22,857$23,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,090$0$727

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelISISNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim250C350CSSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker   $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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  
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$12,630$13,680$5,175$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$8,505$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,944-7,9200-1,678

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelISNew Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in98.8 in
Length182.5 in161.1 in
Width70.9 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft35.0 ft3

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