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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $6,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleISISIS
TrimR-LineGSR250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300        
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,550
X-Package     1,394 1,394  
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088        
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
X-Package     1,135 1,135  
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Sunroof     0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Options (change) 5,300 0 5,660 5,660 3,036
Options (change) 5,088 0 4,620 4,620 2,539
Destination 820 795 765 765 765
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $37,280 $42,730 $59,801
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $32,536 $37,333 $52,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleISISIS
TrimR-LineGSR250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$31,115$30,790$37,280$42,730$59,801
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,995-2,945-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$35,285$39,785$55,381
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$4,500$20,096
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$32,536$37,333$52,584
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,741-2,573-3,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$30,795$34,760$48,697
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0$3,965$17,902

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142014200820082008
ModelBeetleBeetleISISIS
TrimR-LineGSR250350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$15   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
HD radio $50   
iPod integration$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
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$75   
Cornering lights$50$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,035$2,285$4,030$4,980$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,995$2,945$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,741-2,573-3,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.5 in
Length168.4 in180.1 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,988 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested380082%
Total Not Requested82518%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested32535%
Total Not Requested60065%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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