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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,845 $37,845 $22,120
Base Invoice $28,465 $34,765 $20,696
Comfort Package 595 595  
Rear spoiler   0  
Package 1     1,325
Package 2     1,705
Satellite radio     375
Comfort Package 518 518  
Rear spoiler   0  
Package 1     1,231
Package 2     1,584
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 595 595 3,405
Options (change) 518 518 3,146
Destination 850 850 630
Total Price $32,290 $39,290 $26,155
Total Invoice $29,833 $36,133 $24,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,167
Model Year201120112006
ModelMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,290$39,290$26,155
Adjustments for Features-210-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,080$38,605$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,525$0
Total Invoice$29,833$36,133$24,472
Adjustments for Features-194-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,639$35,503$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,864$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112006
ModelMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium2.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker  $300
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
Safety key$5$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0 
Convertible top boot (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,600$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-194-6300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112006
ModelMustangNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in98.8 in
Length188.1 in161.1 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height56.1 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,587 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume9.6 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested420093%
Total Not Requested3157%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%

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