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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,845 $37,845 $53,645 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $28,465 $34,765 $48,449 $22,031 $24,446
Comfort Package 595 595      
Rear spoiler   0      
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Comfort Package 518 518      
Rear spoiler   0      
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 595 595 0 424 199
Options (change) 518 518 0 375 176
Destination 850 850 850 650 640
Total Price $32,290 $39,290 $54,495 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $29,833 $36,133 $49,299 $23,056 $25,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,105
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,290$39,290$54,495$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-1,810-2,435-2,3100-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,480$36,855$52,185$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,375$21,705$0$715
Total Invoice$29,833$36,133$49,299$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-1,672-2,239-2,0900-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,161$33,894$47,209$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,733$19,048$0$733

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Wind blocker    $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Brake assist   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0$0  
Convertible top boot (optional) $0$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125   
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125   
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$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$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,100$3,975$1,665$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$2,435$2,310$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,672-2,239-2,0900-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112008
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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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