Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Beetle 2012 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,860

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleES
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $34,320
Base Invoice $22,459 $30,774
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 815
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Rear spoiler   299
Satellite radio   486
Navigation system   2,650
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860 652
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Rear spoiler   199
Satellite radio   389
Navigation system   2,230
Options (change) 6,700 5,780
Options (change) 6,332 4,822
Destination 770 825
Total Price $30,865 $40,925
Total Invoice $29,561 $36,421

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Beetle dealer quotes or Lexus ES dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleES
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$30,865$40,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$37,430
Total Invoice$29,561$36,421
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$33,311

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleES
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,910$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,110

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in109.3 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.