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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimTurbo250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $22,459 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600      
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 875    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Navigation system   2,465 2,465 2,485
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536      
Xenon HID headlights 860 807    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0      
F Sport Package   2,245 2,245  
Navigation system   2,277 2,277 2,295
Options (change) 5,600 5,780 4,905 2,485
Options (change) 5,276 5,329 4,522 2,295
Destination 770 875 875 875
Total Price $29,765 $40,450 $46,000 $64,660
Total Invoice $28,505 $37,634 $42,800 $60,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,622
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimTurbo250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$29,765$40,450$46,000$64,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-3,695-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$37,755$42,305$59,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$22,035
Total Invoice$28,505$37,634$42,800$60,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,507-3,438-4,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$35,127$39,362$55,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$20,519

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimTurbo250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,460$4,155$5,155$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,695$3,695$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,507-3,438-4,533

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in107.5 in
Length168.4 in180.1 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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