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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $23,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $21,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,490 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $15,466 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Package 2 1,800        
Package 1 1,620        
Alloy wheels 690        
Satellite radio 375        
iPod integration 199        
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Package 2 1,671        
Package 1 1,554        
Alloy wheels 641        
Satellite radio 331        
iPod integration 176        
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 4,684 5,295 1,510 5,005 1,100
Options (change) 4,373 4,872 1,388 4,604 1,012
Destination 640 950 950 950 950
Total Price $21,814 $46,240 $45,070 $48,735 $64,855
Total Invoice $20,479 $43,018 $41,965 $45,341 $60,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,643
Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$21,814$46,240$45,070$48,735$64,855
Adjustments for Features0-6,850-6,275-6,950-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$39,390$38,795$41,785$59,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$2,990$20,710
Total Invoice$20,479$43,018$41,965$45,341$60,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,373-5,843-6,466-4,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$36,645$36,122$38,875$55,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$523$0$2,753$19,268

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072016201620162016
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25 
Performance meter    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,240$9,090$8,515$9,190$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,850$6,275$6,950$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,373-5,843-6,466-4,980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20072016
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.3,738 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

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 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested120053%
Total Not Requested107547%

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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