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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: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $23,058 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Options (change) 2,865 4,835 4,835 3,605
Options (change) 2,435 3,926 3,926 2,980
Destination 850 765 765 765
Total Price $27,735 $36,455 $41,905 $60,370
Total Invoice $26,343 $31,842 $36,639 $53,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,023
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$27,735$36,455$41,905$60,370
Adjustments for Features0-545-1,495-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$35,910$40,410$57,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,215
Total Invoice$26,343$31,842$36,639$53,025
Adjustments for Features0-476-1,307-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$31,366$35,332$50,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,966$18,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelBeetleISISIS
TrimSE250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,660$4,205$5,155$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545$1,495$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-1,307-2,850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182008
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
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%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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