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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: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,727

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $27,345 $33,985
Base Invoice $29,064 $25,100 $31,077
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 65  
Xenon HID headlights 895 525 525
Sport Appearance Package   295  
SYNC   550 550
Safety and Security Package   995  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Comfort Group     575
Rear spoiler     0
Alarm     375
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 37  
Xenon HID headlights 770 457 457
Sport Appearance Package   257  
SYNC   479 479
Safety and Security Package   866  
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Comfort Group     500
Rear spoiler     0
Alarm     326
Options (change) 1,025 4,425 4,020
Options (change) 870 3,832 3,498
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $32,120 $32,565 $38,800
Total Invoice $30,754 $29,727 $35,370

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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: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,751
Model Year201720092009
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4210hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 6500, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/65-16235/55-17
Total Price$32,120$32,565$38,800
Adjustments for Features-4,9900-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$32,565$37,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,860
Total Invoice$30,754$29,727$35,370
Adjustments for Features-4,7780-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,976$29,727$34,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201720092009
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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 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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting $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
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,490$1,500$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7780-1,253

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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