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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: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,145 $41,895 $28,040
Base Invoice $33,211 $39,591 $26,917
Navigation system 795 795  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     130
Navigation system 755 755  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 185 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 1,285 1,285 2,760
Options (change) 1,220 1,220 2,350
Destination 900 900 850
Total Price $37,330 $44,080 $31,650
Total Invoice $35,331 $41,711 $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: $6,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,528
Model Year201620162018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4435hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,330$44,080$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-150-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,330$43,930$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0
Total Invoice$35,331$41,711$30,117
Adjustments for Features0-142-314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,331$41,569$29,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162018
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost 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 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock $50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,755$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-142-314

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length188.3 in168.4 in
Width75.4 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

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