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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,195 $37,195 $54,845 $23,395
Base Invoice $28,534 $35,149 $51,828 $22,459
Temporary spare tire 255 255    
Navigation system 795 795    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,595 1,595    
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Temporary spare tire 243 243    
Navigation system 755 755    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Front sport buckets 1,515 1,515    
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 2,645 2,645 0 5,600
Options (change) 2,513 2,513 0 5,276
Destination 900 900 900 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,740 $40,740 $57,045 $29,765
Total Invoice $31,947 $38,562 $54,028 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,027
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,740$40,740$57,045$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,1500-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,740$39,590$57,045$29,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$24,305$0
Total Invoice$31,947$38,562$54,028$28,505
Adjustments for Features-947-1,0890-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,000$37,473$54,028$27,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,473$23,028$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350Turbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active glove box$100$100$100 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Line lock $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,280$4,130$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$1,150$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments-947-1,0890-532

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in99.9 in
Length188.3 in168.4 in
Width75.4 in71.2 in
Height54.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 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 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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