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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,754

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,275 $35,145 $41,895
Base Invoice $29,064 $33,211 $39,591
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Xenon HID headlights 895    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,795 1,795
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   195 195
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Xenon HID headlights 770    
Equipment Group 201A / 401A   1,705 1,705
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   185 185
Obstacle detection, rear   280 280
Options (change) 1,025 3,080 3,080
Options (change) 870 2,925 2,925
Destination 820 900 900
Total Price $32,120 $39,125 $45,875
Total Invoice $30,754 $37,036 $43,416

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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: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,671
Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,120$39,125$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-645-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$38,480$45,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600
Total Invoice$30,754$37,036$43,416
Adjustments for Features0-611-752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,754$36,425$42,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,239

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201720162016
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
Trim1.8T SELEcoBoost 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 
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
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$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
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
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 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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,360$4,005$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-611-752

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,209 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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