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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $13,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,450 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $24,433 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925      
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 660 795
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530
Fog lights   410 410 410
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688      
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 607 732
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 5,925 6,825 6,400 6,535
Options (change) 5,688 6,288 5,895 6,020
Destination 820 950 950 950
Total Price $32,195 $47,770 $49,960 $50,265
Total Invoice $30,941 $44,434 $46,472 $46,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,372
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp 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)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,195$47,770$49,960$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-6,030-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$43,340$43,930$45,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590$2,395
Total Invoice$30,941$44,434$46,472$46,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,121-5,609-4,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$40,313$40,863$42,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$2,230

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line200t300350
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$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
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
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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$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$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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,210$6,640$8,240$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$6,030$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,121-5,609-4,214

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
ModelBeetleRC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in107.5 in
Length168.4 in184.8 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height58.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,013 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested385075%
Total Not Requested127525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested97545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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