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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: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $75

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,436

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $25,705 $32,245 $47,155
Base Invoice $29,064 $23,704 $29,590 $42,538
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 65    
Xenon HID headlights 895 525 525 525
Sport Appearance Package   295    
Safety and Security Package   995    
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460  
Comfort Group   575    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
iPod integration   295 295 295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Interior ambient lighting   295 295 295
Rear spoiler     0  
Alarm     325  
Heated front seats     250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 37    
Xenon HID headlights 770 457 457 457
Sport Appearance Package   257    
Safety and Security Package   866    
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400  
Comfort Group   500    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
iPod integration   257 257 257
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Interior ambient lighting   257 257 257
Rear spoiler     0  
Alarm     283  
Heated front seats     218  
Options (change) 1,025 5,695 4,340 3,305
Options (change) 870 4,937 3,778 2,877
Destination 820 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,120 $32,195 $37,380 $52,555
Total Invoice $30,754 $29,436 $34,163 $47,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5M6
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)235/45-18215/65-16235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$32,120$32,195$37,380$52,555
Adjustments for Features-3,840-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,280$32,170$37,380$52,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,210$20,310
Total Invoice$30,754$29,436$34,163$47,510
Adjustments for Features-3,677-230-68
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,077$29,413$34,163$47,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750$18,029

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelBeetleMustangMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)   $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
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   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
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 seating surfaces $900$900$900
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  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,790$2,975$2,950$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$25$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,677-230-68

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,209 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 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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