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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: $31,990

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,742

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $31,200 $39,750 $59,200
Base Invoice $26,683 $28,782 $36,671 $54,020
Sound and Nav Package 3,400      
Comfort Package   650 650  
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340 2,340
Rear spoiler   295 0  
Heated front seats       295
Sound and Nav Package 3,264      
Comfort Package   581 581  
Electronics Package   2,088 2,088 2,088
Rear spoiler   264 0  
Heated front seats       264
Options (change) 3,400 3,285 2,990 2,635
Options (change) 3,264 2,933 2,669 2,352
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,990 $35,280 $43,535 $62,630
Total Invoice $30,742 $32,510 $40,135 $57,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,598
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4305hp V6420hp V8662hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9370, 8370, 8370, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-17235/50-18265/40-19
Total Price$31,990$35,280$43,535$62,630
Adjustments for Features0-185-460-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$35,095$43,075$62,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,980$27,425
Total Invoice$30,742$32,510$40,135$57,167
Adjustments for Features0-170-424-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,742$32,340$39,711$57,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,371$24,727

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
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
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Boost gauge$75  $75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$-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 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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,110$3,295$3,570$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$460$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-170-424-100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132013
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in188.5 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 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 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft39.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
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 Shelby GT500

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%

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