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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $20,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $18,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleRC
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $42,790
Base Invoice $22,459 $39,796
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600 1,530
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
235/40VR19   795
Fog lights   410
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536 1,416
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
235/40VR19   732
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 5,600 6,535
Options (change) 5,276 6,020
Destination 770 925
Total Price $29,765 $50,250
Total Invoice $28,505 $46,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,348
Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleRC
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$29,765$50,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$44,995
Total Invoice$28,505$46,741
Adjustments for Features0-4,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$41,853

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleRC
TrimTurbo350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,060$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in107.5 in
Length168.4 in184.8 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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