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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $20,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleESES
TrimSSE350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $36,438 $39,171
Sunroof 1,000      
iPod integration 199 199    
Rear spoiler 479 479 319  
Heated front seats 225     640
Premium Package       1,030
Sunroof 883      
iPod integration 176 176    
Rear spoiler 310 310 209  
Heated front seats 199     589
Premium Package       948
Options (change) 1,903 678 319 1,670
Options (change) 1,568 486 209 1,537
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $40,214 $44,485
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $37,642 $41,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,260
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleESES
TrimSSE350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$40,214$44,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-8,315-9,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$31,899$35,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$3,346
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$37,642$41,703
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-7,783-8,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$29,859$33,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$3,182

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleESES
TrimSSE350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation app  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,265$2,515$9,580$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$8,315$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-7,783-8,662

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelNew BeetleES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in111.0 in
Length161.1 in192.7 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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