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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,825

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,055

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $2,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,090 $25,140 $26,320 $23,695
Base Invoice $18,581 $23,126 $24,188 $22,747
Pony Package 1,195      
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450 450  
Front side airbags 370 370 370  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Pony Package 1,040      
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392 392  
Front side airbags 322 322 322  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Options (change) 2,015 820 820 0
Options (change) 1,754 714 714 0
Destination 720 720 720 770
Total Price $22,825 $26,680 $27,860 $24,465
Total Invoice $21,055 $24,560 $25,622 $23,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $352
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 880, 4500, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,825$26,680$27,860$24,465
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,225-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,825$26,605$26,635$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,780$3,810$0
Total Invoice$21,055$24,560$25,622$23,517
Adjustments for Features0-69-1,127-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,055$24,491$24,495$21,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,436$3,440$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats   $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$1,295$1,370$2,520$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,225$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-1,127-2,110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length187.6 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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