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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: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $4,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $27,510 $31,610 $36,210 $40,310 $60,110
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $25,928 $29,160 $33,404 $37,186 $54,850
iPod integration 199 199          
Heated front seats 225            
Comfort Package       650   650  
Rear spoiler         0 0  
iPod integration 176 176          
Heated front seats 199            
Comfort Package       581   581  
Rear spoiler         0 0  
Options (change) 424 199 0 650 0 650 0
Options (change) 375 176 0 581 0 581 0
Destination 650 640 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $28,335 $33,085 $37,035 $41,785 $60,935
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $26,753 $30,566 $34,229 $38,592 $55,675

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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: $3,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,447
Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5305hp V6305hp V6420hp V8420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1080, 4370, 880, 4370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17235/50-18235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$24,314$26,579$28,335$33,085$37,035$41,785$60,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-265-3,040-740-3,515-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$28,070$30,045$36,295$38,270$57,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$1,975$8,225$10,200$29,700
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$26,753$30,566$34,229$38,592$55,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-250-2,809-684-3,246-2,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$26,503$27,757$33,545$35,346$52,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$1,254$7,042$8,843$26,280

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820142014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6V6 PremiumGTGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100$100
Wind blocker $300     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25 $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500     
Brake assist$50$50     
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Interior air filter$0$0     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)     $0$0
Convertible top boot (optional)     $0$0
Front splitter spoiler      $200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0 $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 $100$100
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25 $25$25
Satellite radio$200$200 $200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25 $25$25
USB port   $25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0 $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125 
Boost gauge      $75
Compass   $0 $0$0
Fog lights    $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50     
Performance meter   $150 $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Metal pedals   $75 $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300 $-300$-300
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 leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$1,765$3,315$2,030$4,805$2,505$5,280$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$265$3,040$740$3,515$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-250-2,809-684-3,246-2,892

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082014
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
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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