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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: $30,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,003

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,314

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Model Year200820082011
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $23,695
Base Invoice $25,248 $38,244 $22,747
Premier Trim Package 855    
Rear spoiler 0    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Alarm 325    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
iPod integration 295 295  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 75   235
Autobahn Package     5,530
Premier Trim Package 744    
Rear spoiler 0    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Alarm 283    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
iPod integration 257 257  
Satellite radio 170 170  
Heated front seats 218    
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344  
All-weather floor mats 65   176
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 4,910 3,405 5,765
Options (change) 4,274 2,964 5,486
Destination 795 795 770
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $33,125 $47,830 $30,230
Total Invoice $30,317 $43,303 $29,003

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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: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,075
Model Year200820082011
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, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,125$47,830$30,230
Adjustments for Features-3750-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,750$47,830$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,080$0
Total Invoice$30,317$43,303$29,003
Adjustments for Features-3430-3,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$43,303$25,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,329$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082011
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 
Proximity key  $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3430-3,104

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
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
Aluminum trim100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested200047%
Total Not Requested225053%

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