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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: $25,790

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,501

Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LTDITurboV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,995 $27,895 $27,795 $23,940 $24,915 $29,965 $31,145
Base Invoice $23,995 $26,779 $26,683 $22,046 $22,923 $27,469 $28,530
Antilock brakes (ABS)       775      
Sport Appearance Package       295      
Machined alloy wheels       100      
Interior Upgrade Package       450 450 450 450
Front side airbags       370 370 370 370
Pony Package         1,195    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Antilock brakes (ABS)       674      
Sport Appearance Package       257      
Machined alloy wheels       90      
Interior Upgrade Package       392 392 392 392
Front side airbags       322 322 322 322
Pony Package         1,040    
Rear spoiler           0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,990 2,015 820 820
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,735 1,754 714 714
Destination 795 795 795 720 720 720 720
Total Price $25,790 $28,690 $28,590 $26,650 $27,650 $31,505 $32,685
Total Invoice $24,790 $27,574 $27,478 $24,501 $25,397 $28,903 $29,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,066
Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LTDITurboV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp V6210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 880, 4500, 880, 4500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17
Total Price$25,790$28,690$28,590$26,650$27,650$31,505$32,685
Adjustments for Features-3,490-3,515-2,7900-725-800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,300$25,175$25,800$26,650$26,925$30,705$30,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$3,500$0$275$4,055$4,085
Total Invoice$24,790$27,574$27,478$24,501$25,397$28,903$29,964
Adjustments for Features-3,355-3,378-2,6810-666-734-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,435$24,196$24,797$24,501$24,731$28,169$28,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,761$3,362$0$230$3,668$3,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2013201320132006200620062006
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleMustangMustangMustangMustang
Trim2.5LTDITurboV6 DeluxeV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150$150    
5-speed manual   $0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250     
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500    
Brake assist$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Stability control$400$400$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0$0    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125     
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325  $325 $325
CD player$125 $125$125 $125 
HD radio $50     
iPod integration$100$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50 $50
Satellite radio $200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75    
Cornering lights  $50    
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$4,340$4,365$3,640$850$1,575$1,650$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$3,515$2,790$0$725$800$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,355-3,378-2,6810-666-734-1,788

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132006
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in187.6 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,477 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume7.1 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 Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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