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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: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,085 $36,100 $44,595 $28,040
Base Invoice $29,687 $34,115 $42,142 $26,917
Equipment Group 101A 2,000      
Navigation system 795      
Temporary spare tire 405 405 405  
Rear spoiler 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package   2,200 2,200  
Premium Package       2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       130
Equipment Group 101A 1,900      
Navigation system 755      
Temporary spare tire 385 385 385  
Rear spoiler 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package   2,090 2,090  
Premium Package       2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       100
Options (change) 3,200 2,605 2,605 2,760
Options (change) 3,040 2,475 2,475 2,350
Destination 900 900 900 850
Total Price $35,185 $39,605 $48,100 $31,650
Total Invoice $33,627 $37,490 $45,517 $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: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,185$39,605$48,100$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-2,025-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$37,580$46,075$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$10,890$0
Total Invoice$33,627$37,490$45,517$30,117
Adjustments for Features0-1,917-1,916-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,627$35,573$43,601$28,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,946$9,974$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25 
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75 
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
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$75 
Line lock$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Safety key$5$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0 
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$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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 
No leather in second row $-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,330$5,355$5,355$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$2,025$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,917-1,916-1,551

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMustangBeetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length188.5 in168.4 in
Width75.4 in71.2 in
Height54.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,707 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft37.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Equipment Group 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Aluminum trim100No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested97537%
Total Not Requested165063%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

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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