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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: $25,990

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,501

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $482

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062014201420142014
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L1.8TTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145 $25,170 $25,170 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530 $24,163 $24,163 $27,739 $28,219
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450 450        
Machined alloy wheels 100              
Sport Appearance Package 295              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775              
Front side airbags 370 370 370 370        
Pony Package   1,195            
Rear spoiler     0 0        
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392 392        
Machined alloy wheels 90              
Sport Appearance Package 257              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674              
Front side airbags 322 322 322 322        
Pony Package   1,040            
Rear spoiler     0 0        
Options (change) 1,990 2,015 820 820 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,735 1,754 714 714 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 720 720 820 820 820 820
Total Price $26,650 $27,650 $31,505 $32,685 $25,990 $25,990 $29,715 $30,215
Total Invoice $24,501 $25,397 $28,903 $29,964 $24,983 $24,983 $28,559 $29,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281
Model Year20062006200620062014201420142014
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L1.8TTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,650$27,650$31,505$32,685$25,990$25,990$29,715$30,215
Adjustments for Features0-725-800-1,950-3,915-3,915-3,740-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$26,925$30,705$30,735$22,075$22,075$25,975$27,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$4,055$4,085$0$0$3,900$4,925
Total Invoice$24,501$25,397$28,903$29,964$24,983$24,983$28,559$29,039
Adjustments for Features0-666-734-1,788-3,763-3,763-3,595-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,501$24,731$28,169$28,176$21,220$21,220$24,964$25,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$3,668$3,675$0$0$3,744$4,729

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062006200620062014201420142014
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium2.5L1.8TTDIR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
6-speed manual      $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0    
FWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key      $250 
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500$500
Brake assist    $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350
Stability control    $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter    $0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125$125
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325  $325 
CD player$125 $125 $125$125 $125
HD radio      $50 
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50 $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio      $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75$75
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights $125$125$125   $125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display    $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$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$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$775$1,500$1,575$2,725$4,690$4,690$4,515$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$800$1,950$3,915$3,915$3,740$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-666-734-1,788-3,763-3,763-3,595-3,090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062014
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length187.6 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,477 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 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 Headroom36.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

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%

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