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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $36,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $28,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleLS
TrimSE430
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $56,525
Base Invoice $23,058 $49,176
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Cargo mat   69
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Cargo mat   41
Options (change) 2,865 6,535
Options (change) 2,435 5,270
Destination 850 695
Total Price $27,735 $63,755
Total Invoice $26,343 $55,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,464
Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleLS
TrimSE430
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4278hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,735$63,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$59,900
Total Invoice$26,343$55,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$51,807

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleLS
TrimSE430
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,585$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,334

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182006
ModelBeetleLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in115.2 in
Length168.4 in197.4 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested85035%

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