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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $23,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $22,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $17,180
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $16,107
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 99
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
Satellite radio         375
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 64
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 5,405 1,620 5,115 1,210 3,619
Options (change) 4,937 1,453 4,669 1,077 3,315
Destination 975 975 975 975 630
Total Price $46,535 $45,365 $49,100 $66,350 $21,429
Total Invoice $43,257 $42,204 $45,643 $61,725 $20,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,221
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$46,535$45,365$49,100$66,350$21,429
Adjustments for Features-6,950-6,375-7,050-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,585$38,990$42,050$60,400$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$21,410$0
Total Invoice$43,257$42,204$45,643$61,725$20,052
Adjustments for Features-6,460-5,931-6,554-5,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,797$36,273$39,089$56,190$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$2,816$19,917$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,090$8,515$9,190$8,090$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,950$6,375$7,050$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,460-5,931-6,554-5,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,738 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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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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