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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $34,750 $54,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,170 $32,058 $49,458 $22,459
Comfort Package 650 650    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Heated front seats     295  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Comfort Package 581 581    
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088  
Rear spoiler 264 0    
Heated front seats     264  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 3,285 2,990 2,635 5,600
Options (change) 2,933 2,669 2,352 5,276
Destination 795 795 795 770
Total Price $30,280 $38,535 $57,630 $29,765
Total Invoice $27,898 $35,522 $52,605 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $135
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8370, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,280$38,535$57,630$29,765
Adjustments for Features-75-3500-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$38,185$57,630$29,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$27,425$0
Total Invoice$27,898$35,522$52,605$28,505
Adjustments for Features-69-3230-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,829$35,199$52,605$27,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$24,776$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
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
Brake assist   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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$-300$-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 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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,795$3,070$2,720$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$350$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-3230-541

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.9 in
Length188.5 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 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 Headroom34.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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