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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $8,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $25,450
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $24,433
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600  
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,925
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604  
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552  
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049  
Rear spoiler 259 259 259  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,688
Options (change) 3,864 3,424 3,864 5,925
Options (change) 3,464 3,059 3,464 5,688
Destination 975 975 975 820
Total Price $42,664 $44,599 $46,209 $32,195
Total Invoice $39,617 $41,420 $42,913 $30,941

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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: $5,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,177
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,664$44,599$46,209$32,195
Adjustments for Features-4,845-6,345-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,819$38,254$41,364$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$39,617$41,420$42,913$30,941
Adjustments for Features-4,499-5,893-4,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,118$35,527$38,414$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelISISISBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
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 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $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
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,080$7,580$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$6,345$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,499-5,893-4,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172015
ModelISBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length184.3 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested295058%
Total Not Requested217542%

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