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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,705 $31,065 $32,245 $47,155 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $23,704 $28,529 $29,590 $42,538 $22,031 $24,446
Safety and Security Package 995          
Comfort Group 575          
Leather seating surfaces 0          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345 345      
Satellite radio 195   195 195    
iPod integration 295 295 295 295 199 199
Rear spoiler   0 0      
Heated front seats     250   225  
Safety and Security Package 866          
Comfort Group 500          
Leather seating surfaces 0          
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300 300      
Satellite radio 170   170 170    
iPod integration 257 257 257 257 176 176
Rear spoiler   0 0      
Heated front seats     218   199  
Options (change) 2,405 640 1,085 490 424 199
Options (change) 2,093 557 945 427 375 176
Destination 795 795 795 795 650 640
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,905 $32,500 $34,125 $49,740 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $26,592 $29,881 $31,330 $45,060 $23,056 $25,262

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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: $4,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,109
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,905$32,500$34,125$49,740$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,200-1,550-520-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$32,500$32,925$48,190$23,794$24,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,595$5,020$20,285$0$715
Total Invoice$26,592$29,881$31,330$45,060$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-9200-1,102-1,404-493-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,672$29,881$30,228$43,656$22,563$23,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,209$4,556$17,984$0$732

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0 
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
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  
Front splitter spoiler   $200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325  
CD player $125  $125$125
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150     
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0     
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300 $-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,120$2,120$3,320$3,670$2,640$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,200$1,550$520$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-9200-1,102-1,404-493-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
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 Premium

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT 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 GT 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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