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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line SEL350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $34,120
Base Invoice $30,193 $30,253
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   1,280
Navigation system   2,650
Rear spoiler   299
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   1,098
Navigation system   2,230
Rear spoiler   199
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 1,100 5,684
Options (change) 1,056 4,691
Destination 820 765
Total Price $33,370 $40,569
Total Invoice $32,069 $35,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line SEL350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,370$40,569
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$39,549
Total Invoice$32,069$35,709
Adjustments for Features0-898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$34,811

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
ModelBeetleES
TrimR-Line SEL350
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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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 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$4,010$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-898

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162008
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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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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