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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: $33,295

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $8,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $36,725
Base Invoice $24,433 $34,400
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   2,465
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   2,277
Heated front seats   588
Xenon HID headlights   749
Options (change) 7,025 3,920
Options (change) 6,744 3,614
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,295 $41,520
Total Invoice $31,997 $38,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,602
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,295$41,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$39,075
Total Invoice$31,997$38,889
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$36,599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
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 app$25 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,410$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in109.3 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 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

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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