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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: $28,350

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $24,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $33,667 $0
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Safety and Security Package 995      
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 750      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
iPod integration 295 295    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395    
Cargo net 55 55 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235 235
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   325    
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Safety and Security Package 866      
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Pony Package 653      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736    
iPod integration 257 257    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344    
Cargo net 48 48 80 80
All-weather floor mats 65 65 185 185
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Rear spoiler   0    
Alarm   283    
Options (change) 6,675 5,190 335 335
Options (change) 5,790 4,517 265 265
Destination 795 795 850 850
Total Price $28,350 $33,405 $36,255 $40,970
Total Invoice $25,947 $30,560 $34,782 $1,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,086
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6300hp V8220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,350$33,405$36,255$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-300-8,260-9,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$33,105$27,995$31,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,755$0$3,640
Total Invoice$25,947$30,560$34,782$1,115
Adjustments for Features0-274-7,924-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,947$30,286$26,858$861
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,339$25,997$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMustangMustangGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumGTI AutobahnR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,895$2,195$10,155$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$8,260$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-274-7,924-254

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelMustangGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length187.6 in167.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height55.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 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%
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 mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
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 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%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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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