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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $160

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,626

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $25,845 $32,845
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,965 $30,265
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000   525
Comfort Package   595 595
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Rear spoiler   295 0
Security Package     395
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0    
Xenon HID headlights 860   457
Comfort Package   518 518
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Rear spoiler   257 0
Security Package     344
Options (change) 5,600 3,230 3,855
Options (change) 5,276 2,811 3,355
Destination 770 850 850
Total Price $29,765 $29,925 $37,550
Total Invoice $28,505 $27,626 $34,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $768
Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,765$29,925$37,550
Adjustments for Features-1,7200-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$29,925$36,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$28,505$27,626$34,470
Adjustments for Features-1,6470-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,858$27,626$33,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,995

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201220112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,615$1,895$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470-849

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in188.1 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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