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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: $26,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,211

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $26,240 $27,420 $27,785
Base Invoice $19,362 $24,186 $25,248 $26,673
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0 695    
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460 460  
Pony Package 750      
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Satellite radio 195   195  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
Cargo net 55 55 55 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Alarm   325 325  
Heated front seats     250  
Lighting Package       995
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0 605    
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400 400  
Pony Package 653      
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Satellite radio 170   170  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
Cargo net 48 48 48 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Alarm   283 283  
Heated front seats     218  
Lighting Package       856
Options (change) 4,680 3,120 2,870 1,330
Options (change) 4,054 2,716 2,499 1,121
Destination 795 795 795 820
Total Price $26,355 $30,155 $31,085 $29,935
Total Invoice $24,211 $27,697 $28,542 $28,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $494
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8300hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 680, 4500, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,355$30,155$31,085$29,935
Adjustments for Features-7500-600-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$30,155$30,485$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$4,880$0
Total Invoice$24,211$27,697$28,542$28,614
Adjustments for Features-6890-551-4,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,522$27,697$27,991$24,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$4,469$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelMustangMustangMustangGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT DeluxeGT PremiumGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0  $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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,770$1,020$1,620$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$600$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890-551-4,598

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length187.6 in167.5 in
Width73.9 in70.5 in
Height55.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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