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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: $26,880

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $23,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,245 $26,875 $40,930 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $18,810 $24,777 $37,018 $33,667 $0
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460      
Comfort Group 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 775        
Pony Package 750        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Front side airbags 380 380      
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Rear spoiler   0      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400      
Comfort Group 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 605        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 674        
Pony Package 653        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Front side airbags 330 330      
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Rear spoiler   0      
Options (change) 5,890 3,605 2,190 0 0
Options (change) 5,105 3,136 1,906 0 0
Destination 745 745 745 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $26,880 $31,225 $45,165 $35,920 $40,635
Total Invoice $24,660 $28,658 $40,969 $34,517 $850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,909
Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$26,880$31,225$45,165$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features-125-4250-8,995-10,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$30,800$45,165$26,925$30,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,045$18,410$0$3,490
Total Invoice$24,660$28,658$40,969$34,517$850
Adjustments for Features-115-3900-8,644-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,545$28,268$40,969$25,873$636
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,723$16,424$25,237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072007200720182018
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Sunroof, large   $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,695$1,995$1,570$10,565$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$425$0$8,995$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-3900-8,644-214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,374 lb.2,946 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 V6 Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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