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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $26,917 $38,308 $43,374
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Navigation system   2,465 2,465
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Navigation system   2,277 2,277
Luxury Package   2,813 2,813
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 2,760 6,020 6,020
Options (change) 2,350 5,550 5,550
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $31,650 $48,085 $53,535
Total Invoice $30,117 $44,733 $49,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,644
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp 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$31,650$48,085$53,535
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$43,815$48,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$30,117$44,733$49,799
Adjustments for Features0-3,972-4,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$40,761$44,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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  
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,610$11,880$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,972-4,949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182012
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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested132562%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested132562%

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