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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,452

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,345 $33,985 $47,950 $27,795
Base Invoice $25,100 $31,077 $43,166 $26,683
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
SYNC 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Heated front seats 250      
Comfort Group   575    
Rear spoiler   0    
iPod integration     295  
Sound and Nav Package       3,400
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
SYNC 479 479    
Leather seating surfaces 605      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Heated front seats 218      
Comfort Group   500    
Rear spoiler   0    
iPod integration     257  
Sound and Nav Package       3,264
Options (change) 5,235 3,120 2,290 3,400
Options (change) 4,557 2,715 1,993 3,264
Destination 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,375 $37,900 $52,335 $31,990
Total Invoice $30,452 $34,587 $47,254 $30,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,175
Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8200hp 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)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,375$37,900$52,335$31,990
Adjustments for Features0-475-325-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,375$37,425$52,010$29,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$18,635$0
Total Invoice$30,452$34,587$47,254$30,742
Adjustments for Features0-433-293-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,452$34,154$46,961$28,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,702$16,509$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009200920092013
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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
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   $75
No leather in second row$-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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,775$1,625$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$325$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-293-2,465

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092013
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.3,163 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

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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT 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%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12563%
Total Not Requested7537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

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