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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $31,085 $36,100 $44,595 $25,990
Base Invoice $29,687 $34,115 $42,142 $24,686
Temporary spare tire 405 405 405  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Temporary spare tire 385 385 385  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Options (change) 405 405 405 0
Options (change) 385 385 385 0
Destination 900 900 900 700
Total Price $32,390 $37,405 $45,900 $26,690
Total Invoice $30,972 $35,400 $43,427 $25,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,807
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5L
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,390$37,405$45,900$26,690
Adjustments for Features-815-4,390-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$33,015$41,510$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$9,935$0
Total Invoice$30,972$35,400$43,427$25,386
Adjustments for Features-779-4,155-4,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,193$31,245$39,274$25,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,052$9,081$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMustangMustangMustangNew Beetle
TrimEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium2.5L
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  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $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 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Satellite radio $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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$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  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,480$7,055$7,055$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$4,390$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-779-4,155-4,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182009
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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