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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350C1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $30,275
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $29,064
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875 895
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Xenon HID headlights 807 807 770
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,840 3,840 1,025
Options (change) 3,544 3,544 870
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $45,905 $51,355 $32,120
Total Invoice $42,727 $47,793 $30,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,116
Model Year201220122017
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350C1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,905$51,355$32,120
Adjustments for Features-3,070-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,835$47,235$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$42,727$47,793$30,754
Adjustments for Features-2,857-3,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,870$43,959$30,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122017
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350C1.8T SEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,980$12,030$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,857-3,8340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
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.3,209 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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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