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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,520

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $23,395
Base Invoice $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $22,459
Pony Package 1,195      
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Front side airbags 370 370 370  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Pony Package 1,040      
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392  
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Front side airbags 322 322 322  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Options (change) 2,710 1,515 820 4,600
Options (change) 2,359 1,319 714 4,416
Destination 720 720 720 770
Total Price $23,520 $27,375 $27,860 $28,765
Total Invoice $21,660 $25,165 $25,622 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,631
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 880, 4500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,520$27,375$27,860$28,765
Adjustments for Features0-75-325-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$27,300$27,535$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$4,015$0
Total Invoice$21,660$25,165$25,622$27,645
Adjustments for Features0-69-299-3,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,660$25,096$25,323$24,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,436$3,663$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Heated front seats   $200
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,450$1,700$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$325$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-299-3,354

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.9 in
Length187.6 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height55.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested210097%

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