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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $14,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $12,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $32,550
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $31,249
Luxury Package 2,990 2,700 2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795 660 795  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Luxury Package 2,752 2,484 2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732 607 732  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 7,325 6,900 7,035 130
Options (change) 6,748 6,355 6,480 100
Destination 950 950 950 820
Total Price $48,270 $50,460 $50,765 $33,500
Total Invoice $44,894 $46,932 $47,217 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,744
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,270$50,460$50,765$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3,730-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,140$46,730$48,535$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$2,395$0
Total Invoice$44,894$46,932$47,217$32,169
Adjustments for Features-1,981-3,469-2,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,913$43,463$45,143$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,230$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350R-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr 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 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
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 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,690$7,290$5,790$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$3,730$2,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,981-3,469-2,0740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelRCBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in100.0 in
Length184.8 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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