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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $23,058 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Options (change) 2,865 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 2,435 2,568 2,568
Destination 850 590 590
Total Price $27,735 $33,630 $39,080
Total Invoice $26,343 $29,547 $34,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,054
Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
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$27,735$33,630$39,080
Adjustments for Features-8950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,840$33,630$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$26,343$29,547$34,344
Adjustments for Features-8500-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,493$29,547$33,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820062006
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
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  
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 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
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$4,200$3,305$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8500-923

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,013 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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