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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $15,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $24,020
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $23,058
Premium Plus Package 345 345 345  
225/40YR18 935 935    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400 2,500
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Premium Plus Package 317 317 317  
225/40YR18 860 860    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288 2,150
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 5,285 4,845 4,350 2,865
Options (change) 4,869 4,464 4,009 2,435
Destination 950 950 950 850
Total Price $43,560 $45,495 $46,170 $27,735
Total Invoice $40,532 $42,335 $42,968 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,509
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,560$45,495$46,170$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,880-4,380-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,680$41,115$43,290$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,610$0
Total Invoice$40,532$42,335$42,968$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,680-4,076-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,852$38,259$40,288$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,436$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,680$7,180$5,680$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$4,380$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,680-4,076-2,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelISBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length183.7 in168.4 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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