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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRXBeetle
Trim350R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,099 $31,249
Performance Package 4,055  
Heated front seats 540  
Navigation system 2,650  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Performance Package 3,649  
Heated front seats 432  
Navigation system 2,225  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 7,245 130
Options (change) 6,306 100
Destination 765 820
Total Price $45,410 $33,500
Total Invoice $40,170 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,360
Model Year20082017
ModelRXBeetle
Trim350R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,410$33,500
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,425$33,500
Total Invoice$40,170$32,169
Adjustments for Features-2,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,529$32,169

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelRXBeetle
Trim350R-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,745$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelRXBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in100.0 in
Length186.2 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height66.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested280053%
Total Not Requested247547%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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