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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,745

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,845 $37,845 $29,895
Base Invoice $28,465 $34,765 $28,699
Comfort Package 595 595  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Security Package 395 395  
Pony Package 995    
Rear spoiler   0  
Sound and Nav Package     4,980
Comfort Package 518 518  
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Rearview camera 209 209  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Security Package 344 344  
Pony Package 866    
Rear spoiler   0  
Sound and Nav Package     4,782
Options (change) 5,090 4,095 4,980
Options (change) 4,430 3,564 4,782
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $36,785 $42,790 $35,695
Total Invoice $33,745 $39,179 $34,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $688
Model Year201120112015
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,785$42,790$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,785$42,640$34,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,855$0
Total Invoice$33,745$39,179$34,301
Adjustments for Features0-137-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,745$39,042$33,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,297$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112015
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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 warning, rear  $100
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0 
Convertible top boot (optional) $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
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  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,695$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length188.1 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,587 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume9.6 ft37.1 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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested32537%
Total Not Requested55063%

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240057%
Total Not Requested182543%

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