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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $28,040
Base Invoice $38,308 $43,374 $26,917
Navigation system 2,465 2,465  
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Navigation system 2,277 2,277  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 6,020 6,020 2,760
Options (change) 5,550 5,550 2,350
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $48,085 $53,535 $31,650
Total Invoice $44,733 $49,799 $30,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,644
Model Year201220122018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6174hp 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$48,085$53,535$31,650
Adjustments for Features-4,270-5,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,815$48,215$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$44,733$49,799$30,117
Adjustments for Features-3,972-4,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,761$44,850$30,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,089$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220122018
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CSE
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$11,880$12,930$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$5,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,972-4,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested132562%

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested132562%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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