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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $22,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $20,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $17,915
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $17,040
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,000
Satellite radio         375
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 883
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,375
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,214
Destination 975 975 975 975 700
Total Price $42,230 $44,845 $45,085 $66,240 $19,990
Total Invoice $39,332 $41,763 $41,986 $61,660 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,580
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5L
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$42,230$44,845$45,085$66,240$19,990
Adjustments for Features-6,225-7,925-6,225-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$36,920$38,860$58,690$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$2,855$22,685$0
Total Invoice$39,332$41,763$41,986$61,660$18,954
Adjustments for Features-5,798-7,380-5,797-7,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,534$34,383$36,189$54,632$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$849$2,655$21,098$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCRCNew Beetle
Trim200t300350F2.5L
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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 air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
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 
USB port$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 rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Performance meter   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
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 
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$7,065$8,765$7,065$8,390$840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,225$7,925$6,225$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,798-7,380-5,797-7,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172009
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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