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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $14,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $12,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,360 $47,640 $27,795
Base Invoice $40,325 $44,305 $26,683
Navigation system 2,490 2,490  
Sound and Nav Package     3,400
Navigation system 2,300 2,300  
Sound and Nav Package     3,264
Options (change) 2,490 2,490 3,400
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 3,264
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $46,775 $51,055 $31,990
Total Invoice $43,550 $47,530 $30,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,971
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine204hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
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$46,775$51,055$31,990
Adjustments for Features-5,195-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,580$45,860$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$43,550$47,530$30,742
Adjustments for Features-4,837-4,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,713$42,694$30,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,981$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152013
ModelISISBeetle
Trim250C350CTurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$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 
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,580$11,580$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,195$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,837-4,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,807 lb.3,163 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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