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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: $22,437

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,304

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,632

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Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $42,330 $20,340
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $38,244 $18,526
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345 345    
Safety and Security Package 995        
Comfort Group 575        
Leather seating surfaces 0 695      
Cargo net 55 55 55   69
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75   99
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     250    
Leather Package         800
CD changer, remote         499
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300 300    
Safety and Security Package 866        
Comfort Group 500        
Leather seating surfaces 0 605      
Cargo net 48 48 48   55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65   64
Rear spoiler   0 0    
Heated front seats     218    
Leather Package         706
CD changer, remote         323
Options (change) 2,045 1,170 725 0 1,467
Options (change) 1,779 1,018 631 0 1,148
Destination 795 795 795 795 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $23,720 $28,205 $28,940 $44,425 $22,437
Total Invoice $21,936 $25,999 $26,674 $40,339 $20,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,053
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8500hp V8180hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6500, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,720$28,205$28,940$44,425$22,437
Adjustments for Features-2000-400-760-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$28,205$28,540$43,665$21,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,685$5,020$20,145$0
Total Invoice$21,936$25,999$26,674$40,339$20,304
Adjustments for Features-1850-369-690-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,751$25,999$26,305$39,649$19,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,248$4,554$17,898$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Side curtain airbags    $350
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Trip computer   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim   $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200 $200
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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,185$1,985$2,385$2,745$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$400$760$670
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-369-690-606

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in98.9 in
Length187.6 in164.9 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height55.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.141.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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