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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $7,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimR-Line250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,895 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $28,699 $38,308 $43,374
Sound and Nav Package 4,980    
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Sound and Nav Package 4,782    
Navigation system   2,277 2,277
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 4,980 3,340 3,340
Options (change) 4,782 3,084 3,084
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $35,695 $45,405 $50,855
Total Invoice $34,301 $42,267 $47,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,736
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimR-Line250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine210hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,695$45,405$50,855
Adjustments for Features0-3,470-4,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$41,935$46,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$34,301$42,267$47,333
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-4,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,301$39,037$43,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimR-Line250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Metal pedals$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,860$10,330$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,470$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,230-4,207

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase100.0 in107.5 in
Length168.4 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested290069%
Total Not Requested132531%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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