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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: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,386

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,990 $31,085 $36,100 $44,595
Base Invoice $24,686 $29,687 $34,115 $42,142
Temporary spare tire   405 405 405
Rear spoiler     0 0
Temporary spare tire   385 385 385
Rear spoiler     0 0
Options (change) 0 405 405 405
Options (change) 0 385 385 385
Destination 700 900 900 900
Total Price $26,690 $32,390 $37,405 $45,900
Total Invoice $25,386 $30,972 $35,400 $43,427

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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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,807
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5310hp I4310hp I4460hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10160, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16x-235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,690$32,390$37,405$45,900
Adjustments for Features0-815-4,390-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$31,575$33,015$41,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$9,935
Total Invoice$25,386$30,972$35,400$43,427
Adjustments for Features0-779-4,155-4,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,386$30,193$31,245$39,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,052$9,081

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelNew BeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LEcoBoostEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
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 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Line lock $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,665$3,480$7,055$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815$4,390$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779-4,155-4,153

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092018
ModelNew BeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in188.5 in
Width67.9 in75.4 in
Height59.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.3,707 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 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 in42.7 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 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft311.4 ft3

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