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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $15,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $13,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line SEL200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,550 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $31,249 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 660 795
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Fog lights   410 410 410
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 607 732
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Fog lights   376 376 376
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Options (change) 130 7,664 7,239 7,374
Options (change) 100 6,972 6,579 6,704
Destination 820 975 975 975
Total Price $33,500 $48,794 $50,984 $51,359
Total Invoice $32,169 $45,292 $47,330 $47,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,960
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line SEL200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T6T8
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$33,500$48,794$50,984$51,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-3,930-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$46,464$47,054$48,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$32,169$45,292$47,330$47,678
Adjustments for Features0-2,163-3,648-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$43,129$43,682$45,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$553$2,293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimR-Line SEL200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
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   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer$100   
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   
Total Value of Features$3,360$5,690$7,290$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330$3,930$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,163-3,648-2,256

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,019 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
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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