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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,770

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,373

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-Line SELEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,950 $35,145 $41,895
Base Invoice $33,553 $33,211 $39,591
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   195 195
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,705 1,705
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   185 185
Options (change) 0 2,785 2,785
Options (change) 0 2,645 2,645
Destination 820 900 900
Total Price $35,770 $38,830 $45,580
Total Invoice $34,373 $36,756 $43,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,891
Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-Line SELEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine210hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,770$38,830$45,580
Adjustments for Features0-520-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$38,310$44,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$34,373$36,756$43,136
Adjustments for Features0-492-634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$36,264$42,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,238

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201620162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimR-Line SELEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active glove box $100$100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Line lock  $50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Performance meter $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signal repeaters in hood  $0
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,735$3,255$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-492-634

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMustang
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in188.3 in
Width71.2 in75.4 in
Height58.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.1 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume7.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Equipment Group 201A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Shaker, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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