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

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Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $414

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,346

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $727

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Model Year200820082009
ModelMustangMustangRabbit / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $23,230
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $21,656
Comfort Group 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Interior Upgrade Package 460    
Pony Package 750    
Safety and Security Package 995    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,990
Satellite radio 195 195  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
iPod integration 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 185
Cargo net 55 55 69
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Premier Trim Package   855  
Alarm   325  
Rear spoiler   0  
Heated front seats   250  
Autobahn Package     1,900
Comfort Group 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Interior Upgrade Package 400    
Pony Package 653    
Safety and Security Package 866    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,758
Satellite radio 170 170  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
iPod integration 257 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 145
Cargo net 48 48 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37    
Premier Trim Package   744  
Alarm   283  
Rear spoiler   0  
Heated front seats   218  
Autobahn Package     1,759
Options (change) 5,985 4,570 4,144
Options (change) 5,189 3,978 3,717
Destination 795 795 700
Total Price $27,660 $32,785 $28,074
Total Invoice $25,346 $30,021 $26,073

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $689
Model Year200820082009
ModelMustangMustangRabbit / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,660$32,785$28,074
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$32,560$26,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0
Total Invoice$25,346$30,021$26,073
Adjustments for Features0-206-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,346$29,815$24,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,469$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200820082009
ModelMustangMustangRabbit / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0 $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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,295$1,520$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-206-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082009
ModelMustangRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length187.6 in165.8 in
Width73.9 in69.3 in
Height55.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,976 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.141.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Premier Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested57566%
Total Not Requested30034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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