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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $38,900
Base Invoice $23,058 $36,438
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Navigation Package   1,495
Premier Package   1,980
Cargo mat   105
Rear spoiler   319
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Navigation Package   1,384
Premier Package   1,863
Cargo mat   65
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 2,865 3,899
Options (change) 2,435 3,521
Destination 850 995
Total Price $27,735 $43,794
Total Invoice $26,343 $40,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,407
Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,735$43,794
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$39,299
Total Invoice$26,343$40,954
Adjustments for Features0-4,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$36,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$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 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,010$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,204

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.0 in
Length168.4 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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