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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: $15,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,040 $42,860 $47,140
Base Invoice $26,917 $39,861 $43,839
Premium Package 2,500    
Floor mats 130    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Navigation system   2,490 2,490
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   875 875
Premium Package 2,150    
Floor mats 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Navigation system   2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   807 807
Options (change) 2,760 3,865 3,865
Options (change) 2,350 3,567 3,567
Destination 850 910 910
Total Price $31,650 $47,635 $51,915
Total Invoice $30,117 $44,338 $48,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,549
Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine174hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$47,635$51,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,945-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$43,690$47,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,280
Total Invoice$30,117$44,338$48,316
Adjustments for Features0-3,672-3,672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,117$40,666$44,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820142014
ModelBeetleISIS
TrimSE250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$100
Total Value of Features$7,885$11,830$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,672-3,672

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182014
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.3,807 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1025100%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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