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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,529

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,070

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleES
Trim2.5 / TDI330
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $32,300
Base Invoice $16,107 $28,640
Package 2 1,755  
Package 1 1,390  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
CD changer, remote 499  
Stability control   650
CD changer, in-dash   550
Heated front seats   640
Package 2 1,629  
Package 1 1,291  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
CD changer, remote 340  
Stability control   520
CD changer, in-dash   440
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 4,719 1,840
Options (change) 4,333 1,472
Destination 630 695
Total Price $22,529 $34,835
Total Invoice $21,070 $30,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,358
Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleES
Trim2.5 / TDI330
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5218hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,529$34,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,529$32,145
Total Invoice$21,070$30,807
Adjustments for Features0-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,070$28,428

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleES
Trim2.5 / TDI330
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Total Value of Features$2,465$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelNew BeetleES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in191.1 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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