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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: $26,649

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,159

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $2,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,240 $27,345 $33,985 $47,950
Base Invoice $21,044 $25,100 $31,077 $43,166
Package 1 1,445      
Package 2 1,750      
iPod integration 199 295 295 295
Satellite radio 375      
Safety and Security Package   995    
Comfort Group   575 575  
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Rear spoiler     0  
Package 1 1,342      
Package 2 1,626      
iPod integration 176 257 257 257
Satellite radio 331      
Safety and Security Package   866    
Comfort Group   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   605    
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 3,769 2,560 870 295
Options (change) 3,475 2,228 757 257
Destination 640 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,649 $30,700 $35,650 $50,340
Total Invoice $25,159 $28,123 $32,629 $45,518

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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: $4,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,715
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$26,649$30,700$35,650$50,340
Adjustments for Features-7950-350-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,854$30,700$35,300$49,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$19,215
Total Invoice$25,159$28,123$32,629$45,518
Adjustments for Features-7510-320-384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,408$28,123$32,309$45,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,186$17,011

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2007200920092009
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5V6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,345$2,695$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$0$350$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510-320-384

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in187.6 in
Width67.9 in73.9 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft39.7 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
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 Group
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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