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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,610 $40,310 $28,040
Base Invoice $29,160 $37,186 $26,917
Comfort Package 650 650  
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 695 695  
Rear spoiler 295 0  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Comfort Package 581 581  
Electronics Package 2,088 2,088  
Reverse Sensing & Security Package 621 621  
Rear spoiler 264 0  
Rearview camera 214 214  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 4,220 3,925 2,760
Options (change) 3,768 3,504 2,350
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $36,655 $45,060 $31,650
Total Invoice $33,753 $41,515 $30,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,220
Model Year201420142018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6420hp V8174hp 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)225/60-17235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,655$45,060$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$44,785$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,130$0
Total Invoice$33,753$41,515$30,117
Adjustments for Features0-253-1,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,753$41,262$28,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,509$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201420142018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$2,970$3,245$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-1,584

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
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.3,226 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 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 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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