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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,510

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,200 $39,750 $59,200 $29,395
Base Invoice $28,782 $36,671 $54,020 $28,219
Comfort Package 650 650    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Rear spoiler 295 0    
Heated front seats     295  
Sound and Nav Package       4,400
Comfort Package 581 581    
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088 2,088  
Rear spoiler 264 0    
Heated front seats     264  
Sound and Nav Package       4,224
Options (change) 3,285 2,990 2,635 4,400
Options (change) 2,933 2,669 2,352 4,224
Destination 795 795 795 820
Total Price $35,280 $43,535 $62,630 $34,615
Total Invoice $32,510 $40,135 $57,167 $33,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $231
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8210hp 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$35,280$43,535$62,630$34,615
Adjustments for Features-75-3500-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$43,185$62,630$34,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$27,425$0
Total Invoice$32,510$40,135$57,167$33,263
Adjustments for Features-69-3230-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,441$39,812$57,167$32,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,371$24,726$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2013201320132014
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500R-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
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 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Cloth convertible top (optional material) $0$0 
Convertible top boot (optional) $0$0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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 
Folding second row seats   $300
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$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$350$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-3230-591

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132014
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length188.5 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,158 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 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested220059%
Total Not Requested152541%

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