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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: $26,550

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145
Base Invoice $24,686 $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530
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
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) 0 1,890 1,790 820 820
Options (change) 0 1,648 1,558 714 714
Destination 700 720 720 720 720
Total Price $26,690 $26,550 $27,425 $31,505 $32,685
Total Invoice $25,386 $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 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/65-16215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$26,690$26,550$27,425$31,505$32,685
Adjustments for Features-2,8200-600-1,000-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,870$26,550$26,825$30,505$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275$3,955$3,985
Total Invoice$25,386$24,414$25,201$28,903$29,964
Adjustments for Features-2,6820-551-917-1,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,704$24,414$24,650$27,986$27,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$236$3,572$3,579

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manual $0$0$0$0
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
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    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Interior air filter$0    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50 $50
Satellite radio$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display$50    
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,765$945$1,545$1,945$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0$600$1,000$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6820-551-917-1,971

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092006
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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