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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: $24,389

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,021

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530
CD changer, remote 499 499        
Interior Sport Appearance Package     195 195    
Machined alloy wheels     100      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     775 775    
Front side airbags     370 370 370 370
Interior Upgrade Package     450 450 450 450
Rear spoiler         0 0
CD changer, remote 340 340        
Interior Sport Appearance Package     170 170    
Machined alloy wheels     90      
Antilock brakes (ABS)     674 674    
Front side airbags     322 322 322 322
Interior Upgrade Package     392 392 392 392
Rear spoiler         0 0
Options (change) 499 499 1,890 1,790 820 820
Options (change) 340 340 1,648 1,558 714 714
Destination 650 640 720 720 720 720
Total Price $24,389 $26,879 $26,550 $27,425 $31,505 $32,685
Total Invoice $23,021 $25,426 $24,414 $25,201 $28,903 $29,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,861
Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$24,389$26,879$26,550$27,425$31,505$32,685
Adjustments for Features-1,555-3,3200-600-1,000-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,834$23,559$26,550$26,825$30,505$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$275$3,955$3,985
Total Invoice$23,021$25,426$24,414$25,201$28,903$29,964
Adjustments for Features-1,468-3,1410-551-917-1,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,553$22,285$24,414$24,650$27,986$27,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$0$236$3,572$3,579

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200820082006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0$0
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Wind blocker $300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Brake assist$50$50    
Stability control$400$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15    
Interior air filter$0$0    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Outside temperature display$50$50    
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200    
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,415$1,095$1,695$2,095$3,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$3,320$0$600$1,000$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,468-3,1410-551-917-1,971

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082006
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
Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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