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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: $34,615

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $4,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,100 $44,595 $29,395
Base Invoice $34,115 $42,142 $28,219
Carbon Sport Interior Package 1,195 1,195  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 405 405  
Navigation system 795 795  
Sound and Nav Package     4,400
Carbon Sport Interior Package 1,135 1,135  
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 385 385  
Navigation system 755 755  
Sound and Nav Package     4,224
Options (change) 2,395 2,395 4,400
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 4,224
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $39,395 $47,890 $34,615
Total Invoice $37,290 $45,317 $33,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,328
Model Year201820182014
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp I4460hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$39,395$47,890$34,615
Adjustments for Features-1,795-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,600$46,095$34,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$0
Total Invoice$37,290$45,317$33,263
Adjustments for Features-1,699-1,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,591$43,618$33,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,027$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182014
ModelMustangMustangBeetle
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumR-Line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Line lock$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 
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 door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
No leather in second row$-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 suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,205$5,205$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,699-1,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
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.3,158 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 Premium

Carbon Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Carbon Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested270072%
Total Not Requested102528%

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