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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: $17,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $15,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimTurbo200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $22,459 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000      
Navigation Package 1,600 1,470 1,470 1,470
Xenon HID headlights 1,000      
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880      
Navigation Package 1,536 1,360 1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights 860      
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 5,600 7,164 3,379 6,874
Options (change) 5,276 6,512 3,028 6,244
Destination 770 975 975 975
Total Price $29,765 $48,294 $47,124 $50,859
Total Invoice $28,505 $44,832 $43,779 $47,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,833
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimTurbo200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,765$48,294$47,124$50,859
Adjustments for Features0-5,355-4,780-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$42,939$42,344$45,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$28,505$44,832$43,779$47,218
Adjustments for Features0-4,971-4,441-5,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,505$39,861$39,338$42,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$523$0$2,816

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimTurbo200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
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 $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,760$8,115$7,540$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355$4,780$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,971-4,441-5,064

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
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.3,738 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
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 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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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