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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $36,725
Base Invoice $23,058 $34,400
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Navigation system   2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Navigation system   2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated front seats   588
Xenon HID headlights   749
Options (change) 2,865 4,420
Options (change) 2,435 4,074
Destination 850 875
Total Price $27,735 $42,020
Total Invoice $26,343 $39,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,403
Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,735$42,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$39,240
Total Invoice$26,343$39,349
Adjustments for Features0-2,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$36,746

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
ModelBeetleES
TrimSE350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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 seating surfaces $900
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,050$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,603

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,012 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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