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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: $12,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $10,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $38,900
Base Invoice $24,433 $36,438
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Rear spoiler   319
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 7,025 5,509
Options (change) 6,744 4,990
Destination 820 995
Total Price $33,295 $45,404
Total Invoice $31,997 $42,423

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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: $6,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,918
Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,295$45,404
Adjustments for Features0-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,295$39,509
Total Invoice$31,997$42,423
Adjustments for Features0-5,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,997$36,915

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
LED headlights $1000
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,660$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,508

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,104 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested147551%

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