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

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Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,614

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $42,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,220

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $35,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $57,728 $22,031 $24,446
Heated front seats   225  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Heated front seats   199  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 0 724 499
Options (change) 0 539 340
Destination 765 650 640
Total Price $67,120 $24,614 $26,879
Total Invoice $58,493 $23,220 $25,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,221
Model Year200820082008
ModelSCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$67,120$24,614$26,879
Adjustments for Features-9,2400-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,880$24,614$25,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715
Total Invoice$58,493$23,220$25,426
Adjustments for Features-8,0520-1,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,441$23,220$23,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008
ModelSCNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim430SSE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
5-speed manual $0 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker  $300
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$15,005$5,765$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,240$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0520-1,466

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelSCNew Beetle
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in98.8 in
Length178.5 in161.1 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height53.1 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft35.0 ft3

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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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