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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: $35,695

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,211

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $90

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-LineV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,895 $31,310 $38,710
Base Invoice $28,699 $28,899 $35,559
Sound and Nav Package 4,980    
Comfort Package   595 595
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire   100  
Rearview camera   240 240
Xenon HID headlights   920 920
Pony Package   995  
Rear spoiler     0
Sound and Nav Package 4,782    
Comfort Package   518 518
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire   87  
Rearview camera   209 209
Xenon HID headlights   801 801
Pony Package   866  
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 4,980 5,190 4,095
Options (change) 4,782 4,517 3,564
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $35,695 $37,295 $43,600
Total Invoice $34,301 $34,211 $39,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-LineV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp 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)235/40-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,695$37,295$43,600
Adjustments for Features-74000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$37,295$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,305
Total Invoice$34,301$34,211$39,918
Adjustments for Features-71100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$34,211$39,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,707

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201520122012
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-LineV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
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$25
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,710$2,970$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-71100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in188.1 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,582 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 R-Line

Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested240057%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested32537%
Total Not Requested55063%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%

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