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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,389 $31,186
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 4,600 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 4,416 2,168 2,168
Destination 770 590 590
Total Price $28,765 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year201220062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,765$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$31,635$36,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$27,645$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$27,832$31,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,760$3,255$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,315-2,239

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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