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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: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,338

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,795 $25,705 $32,245 $47,155
Base Invoice $26,683 $23,704 $29,590 $42,538
Sound and Nav Package 3,400      
Comfort Group   575    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Pony Package   750    
Interior Upgrade Package   460    
Safety and Security Package   995    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Interior ambient lighting   295 295 295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
iPod integration   295 295 295
Premier Trim Package     855  
Rear spoiler     0  
Heated front seats     250  
Sound and Nav Package 3,264      
Comfort Group   500    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Pony Package   653    
Interior Upgrade Package   400    
Safety and Security Package   866    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Interior ambient lighting   257 257 257
Satellite radio   170 170 170
iPod integration   257 257 257
Premier Trim Package     744  
Rear spoiler     0  
Heated front seats     218  
Options (change) 3,400 5,560 3,885 2,780
Options (change) 3,264 4,839 3,382 2,420
Destination 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,990 $32,060 $36,925 $52,030
Total Invoice $30,742 $29,338 $33,767 $47,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $703
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$31,990$32,060$36,925$52,030
Adjustments for Features-2,240-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$32,010$36,625$52,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,615$20,020
Total Invoice$30,742$29,338$33,767$47,053
Adjustments for Features-2,153-46-2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,589$29,292$33,493$47,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$17,761

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
TrimTurboV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manual $0$0 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Boost gauge$75  $75
Compass $0  
Cornering lights$50   
Heated mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
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   
Metal pedals$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,765$1,575$1,825$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,153-46-2740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20132008
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
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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