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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: $26,690

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $31,310 $38,710 $53,810
Base Invoice $24,686 $28,899 $35,559 $48,611
Comfort Package   595 595  
Temporary spare tire   100    
Rear spoiler     0  
Comfort Package   518 518  
Temporary spare tire   87    
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 0 695 595 0
Options (change) 0 605 518 0
Destination 700 795 795 795
Total Price $26,690 $32,800 $40,100 $54,605
Total Invoice $25,386 $30,299 $36,872 $49,406

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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: $4,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,837
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$26,690$32,800$40,100$54,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-1,640-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$31,635$38,460$53,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,825$21,455
Total Invoice$25,386$30,299$36,872$49,406
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-1,508-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$29,223$35,364$48,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,141$18,812

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$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$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Brake assist$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0$0
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
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 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,880$4,355$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$1,640$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-1,508-1,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in188.1 in
Width67.9 in73.9 in
Height59.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,582 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 front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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