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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,654

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,186

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,812

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $29,395 $36,395
Base Invoice $20,696 $27,106 $33,406
Package 1 1,325    
Package 2 1,705    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Comfort Package   595 595
Rear spoiler     0
Package 1 1,231    
Package 2 1,584    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Comfort Package   518 518
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 3,904 595 595
Options (change) 3,486 518 518
Destination 630 850 850
Total Price $26,654 $30,840 $37,840
Total Invoice $24,812 $28,474 $34,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,937
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5210hp V6315hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,654$30,840$37,840
Adjustments for Features-2950-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,359$30,840$37,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225
Total Invoice$24,812$28,474$34,774
Adjustments for Features-2750-712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,537$28,474$34,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,588

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Brake assist$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,240$1,945$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-712

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062010
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in188.1 in
Width67.9 in73.9 in
Height59.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power convertible top4000Yes
Wind blocker300No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested420093%
Total Not Requested3157%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

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