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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $18,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $16,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $23,058 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Floor mats 235      
Premium Package 2,500 1,240   1,240
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Blind spot warning system     600  
Floor mats 185      
Premium Package 2,150 1,141   1,141
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Blind spot warning system     552  
Options (change) 2,865 5,224 4,584 5,224
Options (change) 2,435 4,694 4,105 4,694
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $27,735 $46,354 $48,329 $49,209
Total Invoice $26,343 $43,014 $44,856 $45,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,370
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6T8
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,735$46,354$48,329$49,209
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-3,680-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$43,874$44,649$46,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$2,855
Total Invoice$26,343$43,014$44,856$45,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,301-3,416-2,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$40,713$41,440$43,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$727$2,653

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelBeetleRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
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   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$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
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,485$4,965$6,165$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480$3,680$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,301-3,416-2,302

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182017
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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
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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