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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: $24,089

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $19,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,857

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $17,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $42,610 $46,890
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $39,627 $43,609
iPod integration 199 199    
iPod integration 176 176    
Options (change) 199 199 0 0
Options (change) 176 176 0 0
Destination 650 640 895 895
Total Price $24,089 $26,579 $43,505 $47,785
Total Invoice $22,857 $25,262 $40,522 $44,504

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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: $10,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,743
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I5150hp I5204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,089$26,579$43,505$47,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-8,505-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,089$24,814$35,000$39,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$4,280
Total Invoice$22,857$25,262$40,522$44,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,678-7,922-7,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,857$23,584$32,600$36,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0$3,983

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleISIS
TrimSSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker $300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,940$13,680$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$8,505$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,678-7,922-7,921

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
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.3,807 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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