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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: $31,425

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,159

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $24,200 $34,195
Base Invoice $25,248 $38,244 $23,232 $32,827
Premier Trim Package 855      
All-weather floor mats 75   235 235
Heated front seats 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Satellite radio 195 195    
iPod integration 295 295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Alarm 325      
Rear spoiler 0      
Autobahn Package     6,195  
Premier Trim Package 744      
All-weather floor mats 65   185 185
Heated front seats 218      
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Satellite radio 170 170    
iPod integration 257 257    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Alarm 283      
Rear spoiler 0      
Autobahn Package     5,947  
Options (change) 4,910 3,405 6,430 235
Options (change) 4,274 2,964 6,132 185
Destination 795 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $33,125 $47,830 $31,425 $35,225
Total Invoice $30,317 $43,303 $30,159 $33,807

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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: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,800
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V8500hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,125$47,830$31,425$35,225
Adjustments for Features-3750-3,110-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,750$47,830$28,315$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,080$0$3,350
Total Invoice$30,317$43,303$30,159$33,807
Adjustments for Features-3430-2,985-3,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$43,303$27,174$30,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,329$0$3,216

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,520$2,145$5,255$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$3,110$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-3430-2,985-3,417

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested220052%
Total Not Requested205048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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