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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: $30,000

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $23,465
Base Invoice $25,248 $38,244 $21,885
Premier Trim Package 855    
iPod integration 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 75   225
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 295
Heated front seats 250    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 700
Alarm 325    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,750
Rear spoiler 0    
Autobahn Package     2,815
Premier Trim Package 744    
iPod integration 257 257  
All-weather floor mats 65   175
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 254
Heated front seats 218    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 618
Alarm 283    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,546
Rear spoiler 0    
Autobahn Package     2,606
Options (change) 4,910 3,405 5,785
Options (change) 4,274 2,964 5,199
Destination 795 795 750
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,125 $47,830 $30,000
Total Invoice $30,317 $43,303 $27,834

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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: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,854
Model Year200820082010
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8500hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,125$47,830$30,000
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,750$47,830$27,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,080$0
Total Invoice$30,317$43,303$27,834
Adjustments for Features-3430-2,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$43,303$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,329$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082010
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150  
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$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
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 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200 $200
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,795$1,420$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-3430-2,714

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082010
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 GT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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