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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,200 $39,750 $30,275
Base Invoice $28,782 $36,671 $29,064
Comfort Package 650 650  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 695 695  
Rear spoiler 295 0  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Xenon HID headlights     895
Comfort Package 581 581  
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088  
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 621 621  
Rear spoiler 264 0  
Rearview camera 214 214  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Xenon HID headlights     770
Options (change) 4,220 3,925 1,025
Options (change) 3,768 3,504 870
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $36,215 $44,470 $32,120
Total Invoice $33,345 $40,970 $30,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,922
Model Year201320132017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6420hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)370, 8370, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,215$44,470$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$44,195$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,980$0
Total Invoice$33,345$40,970$30,754
Adjustments for Features0-253-1,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,345$40,717$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,372$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Climate Control 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,045$3,320$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-1,331

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
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.3,209 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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Reverse Sensing & Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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