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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: $28,370

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $13,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,140 $26,320 $39,785
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 695    
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front side airbags 370 370  
5-speed automatic 995 995  
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392  
Leather seating surfaces 605    
Rear spoiler 0 0  
Front side airbags 322 322  
5-speed automatic 866 866  
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,510 1,815 1,100
Options (change) 2,185 1,580 1,056
Destination 720 720 850
Total Price $28,370 $28,855 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang GT Deluxe
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,664
Model Year200620062018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8300hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$28,370$28,855$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-250-11,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,370$28,605$29,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention  $150
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,045$2,295$13,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length187.6 in167.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,525 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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