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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang 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
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $31,085 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $26,917 $29,687 $34,115 $42,142
Premium Package 2,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Floor mats 130      
Equipment Group 101A   2,000    
Navigation system   795    
Rear spoiler   0 0 0
Temporary spare tire   405 405 405
Premium Plus Package     2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2,150      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Floor mats 100      
Equipment Group 101A   1,900    
Navigation system   755    
Rear spoiler   0 0 0
Temporary spare tire   385 385 385
Premium Plus Package     2,090 2,090
Options (change) 2,760 3,200 2,605 2,605
Options (change) 2,350 3,040 2,475 2,475
Destination 850 900 900 900
Total Price $31,650 $35,185 $39,605 $48,100
Total Invoice $30,117 $33,627 $37,490 $45,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,650$35,185$39,605$48,100
Adjustments for Features-1,6300-2,025-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,020$35,185$37,580$46,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395$10,890
Total Invoice$30,117$33,627$37,490$45,517
Adjustments for Features-1,5510-1,917-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,566$33,627$35,573$43,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,946$9,974

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$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$4,960$3,330$5,355$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0$2,025$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5510-1,917-1,916

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in188.5 in
Width71.2 in75.4 in
Height58.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft311.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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