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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: $19,624

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,956

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,254

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,389 $31,186
Sunroof 1,000      
CD changer, remote 499 499    
Sunroof 883      
CD changer, remote 340 340    
Options (change) 1,499 499 0 0
Options (change) 1,223 340 0 0
Destination 650 650 590 590
Total Price $19,624 $21,674 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $18,254 $20,528 $26,979 $31,776

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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: $7,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,302
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$19,624$21,674$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-3,880-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,624$20,209$26,700$31,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$4,400
Total Invoice$18,254$20,528$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,388-3,423-4,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,254$19,140$23,556$27,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$886$0$3,872

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,025$2,490$4,905$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$3,880$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388-3,423-4,348

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS specs.

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