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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: $7,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,695 $42,695 $30,275
Base Invoice $33,732 $40,347 $29,064
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,795 1,795  
Navigation system 795 795  
Temporary spare tire 255 255  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Xenon HID headlights     895
Equipment Group 201A / 401A 1,705 1,705  
Navigation system 755 755  
Temporary spare tire 243 243  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 280 280  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Xenon HID headlights     770
Options (change) 3,140 3,140 1,025
Options (change) 2,983 2,983 870
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $39,735 $46,735 $32,120
Total Invoice $37,615 $44,230 $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: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,061
Model Year201720172017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium1.8T SEL
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4435hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,735$46,735$32,120
Adjustments for Features-845-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,890$45,740$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$37,615$44,230$30,754
Adjustments for Features-800-9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,815$43,288$30,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,473$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172017
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost 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 
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$4,005$4,155$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-800-9420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172017
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.3,209 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
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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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