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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,550

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145 $25,990
Base Invoice $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530 $24,686
Interior Sport Appearance Package 195 195      
Machined alloy wheels 100        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775      
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370  
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Interior Sport Appearance Package 170 170      
Machined alloy wheels 90        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674      
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Options (change) 1,890 1,790 820 820 0
Options (change) 1,648 1,558 714 714 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 700
Total Price $26,550 $27,425 $31,505 $32,685 $26,690
Total Invoice $24,414 $25,201 $28,903 $29,964 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,550$27,425$31,505$32,685$26,690
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,000-2,150-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$26,825$30,505$30,535$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$3,955$3,985$0
Total Invoice$24,414$25,201$28,903$29,964$25,386
Adjustments for Features0-551-917-1,971-2,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,414$24,650$27,986$27,993$22,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$3,572$3,579$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Brake assist    $50
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD player$125 $125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125 
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$945$1,545$1,945$3,095$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,000$2,150$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-917-1,971-2,682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062009
ModelMustangNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in98.8 in
Length187.6 in161.1 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height55.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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