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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $21,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $19,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5L200t300350F
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,690 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $17,747 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Sunroof 1,000 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Sunroof 883 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 1,000 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 883 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Destination 750 975 975 975 975
Total Price $20,440 $42,230 $44,845 $45,085 $66,240
Total Invoice $19,380 $39,332 $41,763 $41,986 $61,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,154
Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5L200t300350F
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)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$20,440$42,230$44,845$45,085$66,240
Adjustments for Features0-6,225-7,925-6,225-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$36,005$36,920$38,860$58,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$2,855$22,685
Total Invoice$19,380$39,332$41,763$41,986$61,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,798-7,380-5,797-7,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$33,534$34,383$36,189$54,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$849$2,655$21,098

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102017201720172017
ModelNew BeetleRCRCRCRC
Trim2.5L200t300350F
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
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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 air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $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 rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Performance meter    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
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$840$7,065$8,765$7,065$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225$7,925$6,225$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,798-7,380-5,797-7,028

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102017
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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