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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: $26,155

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $5,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,120 $31,200 $39,750 $59,200
Base Invoice $20,696 $28,782 $36,671 $54,020
Package 1 1,325      
Package 2 1,705      
Satellite radio 375      
Comfort Package   650 650  
Rear spoiler     0  
Heated front seats       295
Package 1 1,231      
Package 2 1,584      
Satellite radio 331      
Comfort Package   581 581  
Rear spoiler     0  
Heated front seats       264
Options (change) 3,405 650 650 295
Options (change) 3,146 581 581 264
Destination 630 795 795 795
Total Price $26,155 $32,645 $41,195 $60,290
Total Invoice $24,472 $30,158 $38,047 $55,079

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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: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,494
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10370, 8370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$26,155$32,645$41,195$60,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-1,765-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,155$31,355$39,430$58,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,075$27,370
Total Invoice$24,472$30,158$38,047$55,079
Adjustments for Features0-1,192-1,630-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,472$28,966$36,417$53,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,451$24,683

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Brake assist$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0$0
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$3,155$3,630$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$1,765$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,192-1,630-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062013
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in188.5 in
Width67.9 in73.9 in
Height59.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,631 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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