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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,310 $38,710 $53,810 $25,990
Base Invoice $28,899 $35,559 $48,611 $24,686
Comfort Package 595 595    
Temporary spare tire 100      
Rear spoiler   0    
Comfort Package 518 518    
Temporary spare tire 87      
Rear spoiler   0    
Options (change) 695 595 0 0
Options (change) 605 518 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 700
Total Price $32,800 $40,100 $54,605 $26,690
Total Invoice $30,299 $36,872 $49,406 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,837
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$32,800$40,100$54,605$26,690
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,640-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,635$38,460$53,090$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$21,455$0
Total Invoice$30,299$36,872$49,406$25,386
Adjustments for Features-1,076-1,508-1,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,223$35,364$48,035$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,141$18,812$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT5002.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500
Brake assist   $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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,355$4,230$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,640$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-1,508-1,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,582 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%

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