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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleISIS
Trim1.8T SEL250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,275 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $29,064 $38,308 $43,374
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Xenon HID headlights 895 875 875
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 770 807 807
Navigation system   2,277 2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 1,025 3,840 3,840
Options (change) 870 3,544 3,544
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $32,120 $45,905 $51,355
Total Invoice $30,754 $42,727 $47,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,116
Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleISIS
Trim1.8T SEL250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,120$45,905$51,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,070-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$42,835$47,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$30,754$42,727$47,793
Adjustments for Features0-2,857-3,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$39,870$43,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720122012
ModelBeetleISIS
Trim1.8T SEL250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
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 collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,910$10,980$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,857-3,834

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,209 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
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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