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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: $12,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,833 $52,612
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 875  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Navigation system   2,465 2,485
Rear spoiler   389  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Xenon HID headlights 860 700  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Navigation system   2,085 2,101
Rear spoiler   268  
Options (change) 5,600 3,729 2,485
Options (change) 5,276 3,053 2,101
Destination 770 875 825
Total Price $29,765 $42,199 $61,770
Total Invoice $28,505 $37,761 $55,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,419
Model Year201220102010
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$29,765$42,199$61,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$39,029$56,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,821
Total Invoice$28,505$37,761$55,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,837-4,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$34,924$51,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,190

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220102010
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimTurbo350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Second-row low console  $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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,835$5,005$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,837-4,424

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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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