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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $27,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $25,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleRCRC
Trim2.5 / TDI350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $42,790 $62,400
Base Invoice $16,107 $39,796 $58,032
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
Luxury Package   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795  
Fog lights   410  
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
Luxury Package   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732  
Fog lights   376  
Options (change) 3,520 5,005 1,100
Options (change) 3,251 4,604 1,012
Destination 630 925 925
Total Price $21,330 $48,720 $64,425
Total Invoice $19,988 $45,325 $59,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,825
Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleRCRC
Trim2.5 / TDI350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$21,330$48,720$64,425
Adjustments for Features0-7,000-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$41,720$59,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,605
Total Invoice$19,988$45,325$59,969
Adjustments for Features0-6,512-4,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,988$38,813$55,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,409

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleRCRC
Trim2.5 / TDI350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Performance meter  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $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 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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,140$9,140$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,000$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,512-4,747

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
ModelNew BeetleRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in107.5 in
Length161.1 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.4 in
Height59.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

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