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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: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $30,845 $37,845
Base Invoice $29,064 $28,465 $34,765
Xenon HID headlights 895 525 525
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Comfort Package   595 595
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Rearview camera   240 240
Security Package   395 395
Pony Package   995  
Rear spoiler     0
Xenon HID headlights 770 457 457
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Comfort Package   518 518
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Rearview camera   209 209
Security Package   344 344
Pony Package   866  
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 1,025 5,090 4,095
Options (change) 870 4,430 3,564
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $32,120 $36,785 $42,790
Total Invoice $30,754 $33,745 $39,179

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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: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,997
Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,120$36,785$42,790
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,025$36,785$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,855
Total Invoice$30,754$33,745$39,179
Adjustments for Features-2,0060-137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,748$33,745$39,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,297

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201720112011
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $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  
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  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Cloth convertible top (optional material)  $0
Convertible top boot (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $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  
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,065$2,970$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0060-137

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,209 lb.3,587 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
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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