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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $13,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleISIS
Trim2.5250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $22,120 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $20,696 $35,495 $40,399
Package 2 1,705    
Package 1 1,325    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Package 2 1,584    
Package 1 1,231    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Options (change) 3,904 0 0
Options (change) 3,486 0 0
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $26,654 $40,315 $45,765
Total Invoice $24,812 $36,370 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,395
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleISIS
Trim2.5250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,654$40,315$45,765
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,654$35,700$40,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$24,812$36,370$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,163-5,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,812$32,207$36,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,958

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleISIS
Trim2.5250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$10,580$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,163-5,109

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062010
ModelNew BeetleIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase98.8 in107.5 in
Length161.1 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested400089%
Total Not Requested51511%

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