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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $24,020
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $23,058
Premium Package 1,240   1,240 2,500
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Blind spot warning system   600    
Floor mats       235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Premium Package 1,141   1,141 2,150
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Blind spot warning system   552    
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 4,825 4,185 4,825 2,865
Options (change) 4,414 3,825 4,414 2,435
Destination 975 975 975 850
Total Price $45,955 $47,930 $48,810 $27,735
Total Invoice $42,734 $44,576 $45,388 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,271
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,955$47,930$48,810$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,280-3,480-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,675$44,450$46,530$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$2,855$0
Total Invoice$42,734$44,576$45,388$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,120-3,236-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,614$41,340$43,268$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$2,654$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCBeetle
Trim200t300350SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
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 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,165$4,965$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$3,480$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,120-3,236-2,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
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.3,013 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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