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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,117

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,040 $35,695 $42,695
Base Invoice $26,917 $33,732 $40,347
Premium Package 2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 130    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   255 255
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295
Premium Package 2,150    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 100    
Navigation system   755 755
Rear spoiler   0 0
Temporary spare tire   243 243
Obstacle detection, rear   280 280
Options (change) 2,760 1,345 1,345
Options (change) 2,350 1,278 1,278
Destination 850 900 900
Total Price $31,650 $37,940 $44,940
Total Invoice $30,117 $35,910 $42,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,917
Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoost PremiumGT Premium
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine174hp I4310hp I4435hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,650$37,940$44,940
Adjustments for Features-1300-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,520$37,940$44,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$30,117$35,910$42,525
Adjustments for Features-1240-142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,993$35,910$42,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,473

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year201820172017
ModelBeetleMustangMustang
TrimSEEcoBoost 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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, 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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
HD radio$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 
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
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  
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$3,735$3,605$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1240-142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182017
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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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%

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%

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