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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $17,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $23,395
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $22,459
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,600
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,536
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 7,164 3,379 6,874 5,600
Options (change) 6,512 3,028 6,244 5,276
Destination 975 975 975 770
Total Price $48,294 $47,124 $50,859 $29,765
Total Invoice $44,832 $43,779 $47,218 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,833
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
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)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$48,294$47,124$50,859$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,355-4,780-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,939$42,344$45,404$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$0
Total Invoice$44,832$43,779$47,218$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,971-4,441-5,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,861$39,338$42,154$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$2,816$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$7,540$8,215$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$4,780$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,971-4,441-5,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelRCBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in99.9 in
Length184.8 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,940 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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