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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $25,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $23,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelRCRCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350FSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000  
iPod integration     199 199
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 883  
iPod integration     176 176
Rear spoiler     310 310
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 1,678 678
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 1,369 486
Destination 925 925 650 650
Total Price $44,815 $64,425 $19,803 $21,853
Total Invoice $41,733 $59,969 $18,400 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,476
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelRCRCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350FSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6467hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$44,815$64,425$19,803$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,290-6,8150-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,525$57,610$19,803$20,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,085$0$585
Total Invoice$41,733$59,969$18,400$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,857-6,3440-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,876$53,625$18,400$19,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,749$0$888

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelRCRCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350FSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Second-row high console $250  
Second-row low console$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
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height 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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,740$925$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$6,815$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,857-6,3440-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152008
ModelRCNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in98.7 in
Length184.8 in161.1 in
Width72.4 in67.9 in
Height54.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.427.2 ft3

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