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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: $27,820

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISBeetleBeetle
Trim3003501.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $25,975 $32,550
Navigation system 1,735 1,735    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Premium Package 700 1,140    
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Xenon HID headlights     895  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Premium Package 644 1,049    
Rear spoiler 259 259    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Xenon HID headlights     770  
Options (change) 3,924 4,364 1,025 130
Options (change) 3,519 3,924 870 100
Destination 1,025 1,025 820 820
Total Price $43,509 $47,569 $27,820 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,532
Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISBeetleBeetle
Trim3003501.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4306hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$43,509$47,569$27,820$33,500
Adjustments for Features-4,295-4,2950-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,214$43,274$27,820$31,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,060$0$3,930

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2020202020172017
ModelISISBeetleBeetle
Trim3003501.8T SELR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 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$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,855$6,855$2,560$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$4,295$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-449-4470-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202017
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.3,019 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 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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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