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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: $24,614

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,220

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007200720082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,075 $25,070 $30,520 $31,700 $45,755 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $22,257 $23,153 $28,058 $29,120 $41,312 $22,031 $24,446
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775 775          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345          
Front side airbags 380 380 380 380      
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195 195    
Rear spoiler     0 0      
Heated front seats       250   225  
CD changer, remote           499 499
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674 674          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300          
Front side airbags 330 330 330 330      
Satellite radio 170 170 170 170 170    
Rear spoiler     0 0      
Heated front seats       218   199  
CD changer, remote           340 340
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 575 825 195 724 499
Options (change) 1,474 1,474 500 718 170 539 340
Destination 745 745 745 745 745 650 640
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $26,515 $27,510 $31,840 $33,270 $47,995 $24,614 $26,879
Total Invoice $24,476 $25,372 $29,303 $30,583 $43,527 $23,220 $25,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year2007200720072007200720082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 880, 4500, 8500, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,515$27,510$31,840$33,270$47,995$24,614$26,879
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,000-2,300-2,575-1,720-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,515$26,960$30,840$30,970$45,420$22,894$23,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$4,325$4,455$18,905$0$715
Total Invoice$24,476$25,372$29,303$30,583$43,527$23,220$25,426
Adjustments for Features0-507-920-2,114-2,335-1,623-3,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,476$24,865$28,383$28,469$41,192$21,597$22,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$3,907$3,993$16,716$0$736

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2007200720072007200720082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 $0 
6-speed manual    $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Wind blocker      $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests     $500$500
Brake assist     $50$50
Stability control     $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25  
Cloth convertible top (optional material)    $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player$125 $125  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75  
Fog lights  $125$125$125  
Heated mirrors     $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50$50
Outside temperature display     $50$50
Trip computer    $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Heated front seats   $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$845$1,395$1,845$3,145$3,420$2,565$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,000$2,300$2,575$1,720$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-920-2,114-2,335-1,623-3,093

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072008
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
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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