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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: $32,585

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,795

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,705 $32,245 $47,155 $29,895
Base Invoice $23,704 $29,590 $42,538 $28,699
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Upgrade Package 460      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295  
Premier Trim Package   855    
Alarm   325    
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler   0    
Sound and Nav Package       4,980
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Upgrade Package 400      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257  
Premier Trim Package   744    
Alarm   283    
Heated front seats   218    
Rear spoiler   0    
Sound and Nav Package       4,782
Options (change) 6,085 4,735 3,305 4,980
Options (change) 5,296 4,122 2,877 4,782
Destination 795 795 795 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $32,585 $37,775 $52,555 $35,695
Total Invoice $29,795 $34,507 $47,510 $34,301

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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: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,585$37,775$52,555$35,695
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,535$37,475$52,555$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,940$20,020$0
Total Invoice$29,795$34,507$47,510$34,301
Adjustments for Features-46-2740-2,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,749$34,233$47,510$31,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,484$17,761$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals $75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,725$1,975$1,675$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-2740-2,849

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
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.3,226 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 Premium

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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220052%
Total Not Requested202548%

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