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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISISIS
TrimSSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Rear spoiler 479 479 355 355  
Sunroof 1,000   0 0  
Heated front seats 225        
CD changer, remote 499 499      
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rear spoiler 310 310 246 246  
Sunroof 883   0 0  
Heated front seats 199        
CD changer, remote 340 340      
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Options (change) 2,203 978 841 841 486
Options (change) 1,732 650 635 635 389
Destination 650 650 765 765 765
Total Price $20,328 $22,153 $32,461 $37,911 $57,251
Total Invoice $18,763 $20,838 $28,551 $33,348 $50,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISISIS
TrimSSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$20,328$22,153$32,461$37,911$57,251
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,365-5,315-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,328$20,903$28,096$32,596$49,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$18,763$20,838$28,551$33,348$50,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-3,839-4,675-6,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,763$19,662$24,712$28,673$43,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$3,961$18,926

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISISIS
TrimSSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$2,615$5,730$6,680$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,365$5,315$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-3,839-4,675-6,796

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.5 in
Length161.1 in180.1 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in
Height59.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft313.0 ft3

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