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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,436

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5001.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,705 $32,245 $47,155 $30,275
Base Invoice $23,704 $29,590 $42,538 $29,064
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Sport Appearance Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65     130
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525 895
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295  
Heated front seats   250    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   325    
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Sport Appearance Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37     100
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457 770
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257  
Heated front seats   218    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   283    
Options (change) 5,695 4,340 3,305 1,025
Options (change) 4,937 3,778 2,877 870
Destination 795 795 795 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $32,195 $37,380 $52,555 $32,120
Total Invoice $29,436 $34,163 $47,510 $30,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5001.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6T6
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)215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,195$37,380$52,555$32,120
Adjustments for Features-250-75-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,170$37,380$52,480$28,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,210$20,310$0
Total Invoice$29,436$34,163$47,510$30,754
Adjustments for Features-230-68-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,413$34,163$47,442$27,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$18,029$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5001.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
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
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125 
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 seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,950$3,025$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$75$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-68-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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.3,209 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%
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

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
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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