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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: $6,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $29,645 $35,145 $41,895
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $28,607 $33,211 $39,591
iPod integration 199 199      
Heated front seats 225        
Temporary spare tire     195 195 195
Rear spoiler       0 0
iPod integration 176 176      
Heated front seats 199        
Temporary spare tire     185 185 185
Rear spoiler       0 0
Options (change) 424 199 195 195 195
Options (change) 375 176 185 185 185
Destination 650 640 900 900 900
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $30,740 $36,240 $42,990
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $29,692 $34,296 $40,676

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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: $4,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,979
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5300hp V6310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10160, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$24,314$26,579$30,740$36,240$42,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,715-5,140-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$29,025$31,100$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$2,075$8,675
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$29,692$34,296$40,676
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-1,657-4,864-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$28,035$29,432$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$1,397$7,636

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimSSEV6EcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker $300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Line lock    $50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signal repeaters in hood    $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75$75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$1,265$2,815$2,980$6,405$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,715$5,140$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-1,657-4,864-5,005

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in75.4 in
Height59.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft311.4 ft3

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