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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,875 $40,930 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,777 $37,018 $22,459
Interior Upgrade Package 460    
Front side airbags 380    
Heated front seats 250    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Rear spoiler 0    
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Interior Upgrade Package 400    
Front side airbags 330    
Heated front seats 218    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Rear spoiler 0    
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 3,280 2,190 4,600
Options (change) 2,854 1,906 4,416
Destination 745 745 770
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $30,900 $45,165 $28,765
Total Invoice $28,376 $40,969 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,764
Model Year200720072012
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8500hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,900$45,165$28,765
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$45,140$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,240$0
Total Invoice$28,376$40,969$27,645
Adjustments for Features0-23-2,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,376$40,946$25,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,570$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072012
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$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 
Heated front seats$200 $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,525$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-2,033

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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested190087%

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