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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,880

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $16,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRXRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350400hSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $33,099 $37,004 $16,381 $19,538
Heated front seats 665 665 225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
CD changer, remote     499 499
Heated front seats 532 532 199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 665 665 1,203 978
Options (change) 532 532 849 650
Destination 765 765 650 650
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0
Total Price $38,830 $40,810 $19,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $34,396 $36,101 $17,880 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,440
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRXRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350400hSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA5CVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$38,830$40,810$19,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-5,730-5,5550-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,100$35,255$19,328$20,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0$700
Total Invoice$34,396$36,101$17,880$20,838
Adjustments for Features-5,076-4,9140-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,320$31,187$17,880$18,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,867$0$959

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRXRXNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim350400hSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$7,020$6,845$1,290$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$5,555$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,076-4,9140-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelRXNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in98.7 in
Length186.2 in161.1 in
Width72.6 in67.9 in
Height66.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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