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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: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,727

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,345 $33,985 $30,275
Base Invoice $25,100 $31,077 $29,064
Safety and Security Package 995    
Sport Appearance Package 295    
SYNC 550 550  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65   130
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 895
Comfort Group   575  
Rear spoiler   0  
Alarm   375  
Safety and Security Package 866    
Sport Appearance Package 257    
SYNC 479 479  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37   100
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 770
Comfort Group   500  
Rear spoiler   0  
Alarm   326  
Options (change) 4,425 4,020 1,025
Options (change) 3,832 3,498 870
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $32,565 $38,800 $32,120
Total Invoice $29,727 $35,370 $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: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,751
Model Year200920092017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp V6300hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,565$38,800$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$37,425$27,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$0
Total Invoice$29,727$35,370$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-1,253-4,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,727$34,117$25,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,390$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,875$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,253-4,778

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
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

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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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