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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,085 $36,100 $44,595 $23,240 $25,740
Base Invoice $29,687 $34,115 $42,142 $22,031 $24,446
Temporary spare tire 405 405 405    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Temporary spare tire 385 385 385    
Rear spoiler   0 0    
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Options (change) 405 405 405 424 199
Options (change) 385 385 385 375 176
Destination 900 900 900 650 640
Total Price $32,390 $37,405 $45,900 $24,314 $26,579
Total Invoice $30,972 $35,400 $43,427 $23,056 $25,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,989
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,390$37,405$45,900$24,314$26,579
Adjustments for Features-2,015-5,590-5,5900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,375$31,815$40,310$24,314$25,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$9,935$0$715
Total Invoice$30,972$35,400$43,427$23,056$25,262
Adjustments for Features-1,927-5,290-5,2890-1,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,045$30,110$38,138$23,056$23,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,065$9,093$0$733

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumSSE
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker    $300
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$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Total Value of Features$3,630$7,205$7,205$1,615$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$5,590$5,590$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,927-5,290-5,2890-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
ModelMustangNew Beetle
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.1 in98.8 in
Length188.5 in161.1 in
Width75.4 in67.9 in
Height54.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,707 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft35.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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