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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CR-Line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $29,895
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $28,699
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875  
Sound and Nav Package     4,980
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807  
Sound and Nav Package     4,782
Options (change) 3,340 3,340 4,980
Options (change) 3,084 3,084 4,782
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $45,405 $50,855 $35,695
Total Invoice $42,267 $47,333 $34,301

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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: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,736
Model Year201220122015
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$45,405$50,855$35,695
Adjustments for Features-3,470-4,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,935$46,335$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,267$47,333$34,301
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,037$43,126$34,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122015
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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$10,330$11,380$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$4,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,230-4,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122015
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.3,226 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested290069%
Total Not Requested132531%

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